Menger Named Among Top 5% Of Neurosurgery/Spine Researchers

Dr. Richard Menger, chief of complex spine surgery and vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at USA Health, has been named a 2025 Healthcare Research All-Star by Avant-garde Health, placing him among the top 5% of neurosurgeons and spine specialists nationwide for published research. Menger is also an associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of South Alabama (USA) Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. This recognition celebrates the quality and quantity of Menger’s peer-reviewed research published during 2021 and 2022. A prolific author and national speaker, Menger’s research spans a range of clinical and policy-focused topics, including the integration of efficient care delivery models in complex spine surgery. His academic contributions continue to inform national best practices and influence the future of neurosurgical care. The Healthcare Research All-Star lists, compiled annually by Avant-garde Health, recognize only the top 5% of hospitals and physicians publishing high-impact research in their fields.