Specializes in
- Cervical spine disorders: Cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, spinal cord compression, cervical deformity and instability
- Complex thoracic disc herniations
- Metastatic spinal tumors
- Primary spinal tumors: Chordoma, sarcoma, schwannoma, neurofibroma, meningioma, ependymoma
- Spinal deformity: Adult scoliosis, flatback, kyphosis, sagittal imbalance, spondylolisthesis and complex revision spine surgery
Appointments
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 41044 North Mason RoadSuite: 110Creve Coeur, MO 63141314-362-3577
Hospital Affiliations
This provider offers inpatient care at these hospitals.
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Dr. Molina is a fellowship-trained neurological spine surgeon dedicated to treating patients with challenging and complex spinal disorders. He serves as director of the Spinal Deformity and Spinal Tumor Service and has advanced expertise in conditions requiring highly specialized surgical care, including neck and cervical spine disorders, spinal deformity such as scoliosis and kyphosis, primary and metastatic spine tumors (including those affecting the spinal cord), revision spine surgery, and complex thoracic disc herniations. His practice focuses on patients whose conditions demand careful evaluation, precise surgical planning, and technically sophisticated procedures, including many who have been told their cases are complicated or who have undergone prior treatments without lasting relief.
Dr. Molina believes that every spine condition is unique and emphasizes clear communication, shared decision-making and evidence-based treatment strategies. His patient care philosophy is grounded in meticulous evaluation, thoughtful surgical planning and individualized treatment designed to achieve durable, long-term outcomes. He is committed to applying advanced surgical techniques to maximize safety, preserve neurological function and optimize recovery. Dr. Molina speaks both English and Spanish.
Experience
Academic Title(s)
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic SurgeryDeputy Director, Spine Innovation, Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology
Director, Spinal Deformity and Spinal Oncology
Co-Director, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Co-Director, Complex Spine Fellowship
Research Interests
Dr. Molina is a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with dedicated complex spine deformity and oncology training. He specializes in the entire spectrum of spine disease, but has a unique interest in spinal tumors and spinal deformities. He has an active laboratory devoted to the study of spinal cord injury, spinal oncology, spinal deformity and enabling spine surgery technologies. His clinical and research vision converges on the mission of providing his patients an avenue to return to their lives in the least disruptive manner. He is an expert and lead developer in novel robotic and augmented reality spine surgery solutions. He was a leader on the clinical design team that ultimately led to the FDA approval and performance of the first augmented reality mediated spine procedures in the United States.
Publications & Research
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2020 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
2019 Universitta del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
2019 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
2018 Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
2013 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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