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Jakub Godzik

Jakub Godzik, MD

4.9100 ratings, 32 reviews

Neurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English
  • Polish

About Jakub Godzik

Faculty Appointment

Associate Professor

Publications

1. Godzik J, Lehrman JN, Farber SH, de Astrada Pereira B, Sawa AGU, Ames CP, Koller H, Lee K, Turner JD, Kelly BP. Optimizing Cervicothoracic Junction Biomechanics after C7 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Cadaveric Study of Stability and Rod Strain. World Neurosurg. 2022 Jan 6. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Srinivasan VM, Singh R, Godzik J, Catapano JS, Lawton MT. Supracerebellar Transtentorial Approach for Resection of a Recurrent Geniculate Thalamic Cavernous Malformation: 2-Demensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2022 Jan 6. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Xu DS, Walker CT, Farber SH, Godzik J, Gandhi SV, Koffie RM, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Surgical anatomy of minimally invasive lateral approaches to the thoracolumbar junction. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Dec 31. [Epub ahead of print]
4. Farber SH, Sagar S, Godzik J, Zhou JJ, Walker CT, Khajavi K, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Radiographic comparison of lordotic and hyperlordotic implants in L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion. J Neurosurg Spine 2021 Nov 19. [Epub ahead of print]

5. De Andrada Pereria B, Sawa AGU, Godzik J, Lehrman JN, Uribe JS, Turner JD, Kelly BP. Influence of Lumbar Lordosis on Posterior Rod Strain in Long-Segment Construct During Biomechanical Loading: A Cadaveric Study. Neurosupine. 2021 Sep 18.
6. De Andrada Pereira B, Wangsawatwong P, Lehrman JN, Sawa AGU, Lindsey DP, Yerby SA, Godzik J, Waguespack AM, Uribe JS, Kely BP. Biomechanics of a laterally placed sacroiliac joint fusion device supplement to S2 alar-iliac fixation in a long-segment adult spinal deformity construct: a cadaveric study of stability and strain distribution. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Sep 17.
7. Farber SH, Godzik J, Hlubek RJ, Zhou JJ, Walker CT, Kakarla UK, Uribe JS, Turner JD. Accuracy of Subaxial Cervical Pedicle Screw Placement Using Direct Visulization Versus Computed Tomography-Based Navigation. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 Feb 22
8. Menger R, Youngerman B, Dossani RH, Godzik J. Tenny S, Cozzens J, Agarwal N. Guthikonda B, Kimmell DT, Schirmer C, Rosenow JM, Tumialán LM. Neurosurgery Billing and Reimbursement in 2021. Council of State Neurological Societies. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jul.
9. Godzik J, Nayar G, Hunter WD, Tumialán LM. In Reply to the Letter to the Editor for “Decreasing Radiation Emmissions in minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using Ultra-Low-Radiation Imaging with Image Enhancement: A Prospective Cohort Study. World Neurosurg 2021 July.
10. Godzik J, de Andrada Pereira B, Sawa AGU, Lehrman JN, Mundis GM, Hlubek RJ, Uribe JS, Kelly BP, Turner JD. Biomechanics of open versus minimally invasive deformity correction: compasrison of stability and rod strain between pedicle subtraction osteotomy and anterior column realignment. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Jul 2. [Epub ahead of print]
11. De Andrada Pereira B, Lehman JN, Sawa AGU, Lindsey DP, Yerby SA, Godzik J, Waguespack AM, Uribe JS, Kelly BP. Biomechanical effects of a novel posteriorly placed sacroiliac joint fusion device integrated with traditional lumbopelvic long-construct instrumentation. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Jun 18. [Epubahead of print]
12. Pacult MA, Walker Ct, Godzik J, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Emerging Technologies in Spinal Surgery: Ultra-Low Radiation Imaging Platforms. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Jun 15.
13. Godzik J, Farber SH, Urakov T, Steinberger J, Knipscher LJ, Ehredt RB, Tumialán LM, Uribe JS. “Disruptive Technology” in Spine Surgery and Education: Virtual and Augmented Reality. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Jun 15.
14. Walker CT, Farber SH, Gandhi S, Godzik J, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Single-Position Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion Improves Segmental Lordosis in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jul 15
15. Walker CT, Xu DS, Cole TS, Alhiali LM, Godzik J, Angel Estrada S, Pedro Giraldo J, Wewel JT, Morgan CD, Zhou JJ, Whiting AC, Farber SH, Martirosyan NL, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Predictors of indirect neural decompression in minimally invasive transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Apr 30. [Epub ahead of print]
16. Walker CT, Godzik J, Angel S, Giraldo JP, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Coronal balance with circumferential minimally invasive spinal deformity surgery for the treatment of degenerative scoliosis: are we leaning in the right direction? J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print]
17. Farber SH, Pacult MA, Godzik J, Walker Ct, Turner JD, Porter RW, Uribe JS. Robotics in Spine Surgery: A Technical Overview and Review of Key Concepts. Front Surg. 2021 Feb 23.
18. Godzik J, de Andrada Pereira B, Sawa AGU, Lehrman JN, Hlubek RJ, Kelly BP, Turner JD. Impact of dual-headed pedicle screws on the biomechanics of lumbosacral junction multirod constructs. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Feb 5. [Epub ahead of print].

19. Morgan CD, Walker CT, Godzik J, Ohiorhenuan IE, Catapano JS, Hemphill C, Uribe JS. Interbody Fusions and Unplanned Secondary Decompression. Spine. 2021 Aug 15.
20. Tumialán LM, Madhavan K, Godzik J, Wang MY. Corrigendum to “The History of and Controversy Over Kambin’s Triangle: A Historical Analysis of the Lumbar Transforaminal Corridor for the Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches” [World Neurosurgery 123 (2019) 402-408]. World Neurosurg. 2021 April 1421. Ohiorhenuan IE, Godzik J, Uribe JS. Single-Position Surgery: Prone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: 2-Demensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Apr 15.
22. Godzik J, Ohiorhenuan IE, Xu DS de Andrada Pereira B, Walker CT, Whiting AC, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Single-position prone lateral approach cadaveric feasibility study and early clinical experience. Neurosurg Focus. 2020 Sep 4.
23. Godzik J, Hartman C, Wewel JT, Walker CT, Xu DS, Uribe JS. Multipage Hybrid Approach to Management of Significant Sagittal Malalignment: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2020 Nov 16.
24. Godzik J, Frames CW ,Smith Hussain V, Olso MC, Kakarla UK, Uribe JS, Lockhart TE, Turner JD. Postural Stability and Dynamic Balance in Adult Spinal Deformity: Prospective Pilot Study. World Neurosurg. 2020 Sep 14
25. Whiting AC, Chen T, Swanson KI, Walker CT, Godzik J, Catapano JS, Smith KA. Seizure and neuropsychological outcomes im a large series of selective amygdalohippocampectomies with a minimally invasive subtemporal approach. J Neurosurg. 2020 Jun 12.
26. Godzik J, Pereria BA, Hemphill C, Walker CT, Wewel JT, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Minimally Invasive Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Release for Anterior Column Realignment. Global Spine J. 2020 Apr 10
27. Patel AA, Walker CT, Prendergast V, Radoseich JJ, Grimm D, Godzik J, Whiting AC, Kakarla UK, Mirzadeh Z, Uribe JS, Turner JD. Patient-Controlled Analgesia Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery is Associated With Increased Opioid consumption and Opioid-Related Adverse Events. Neurosurgery. 2020 Sep 1.
28. Whiting AC, Bingaman JR, Catapano JS, Whiting BB, Godzik J, Walker CT, Smith KA. Laser Interstital Therman Terapy for Epileptogenic Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia. World Neurosurg. 2020 Jun 13.
29. Godzik J, Dalton J, Hemphill C. Walker C, Chapple K, Cook A, Uribe JS, Turner JD. Early surgical intervention among patients with acute central cord syndrome is not associated with higher mortality and morbidity. J Spine Surg. 2019 Dec 5.
30. Godzik J, Mastorakos GM, Nayar G, Hunter WD, Tumialán LM. Surgeon and staff radiation exposure in minimally invasive spinal surgery: prospective series using a personal dosimeter. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Feb 7. [Epub ahead of print]
31. Cole, TS, Almefty KK, Godzik J, Muma AH, Hlubek RJ, Martinex-Del-Camp;o E, Theodore N, Kakarla UK, Turner JD. Functional improvement in hand strength and dexterity after surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a prospective quantitative study. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Feb 7 [Epub ahead of print]
32. Godzik J, Walker CT, Whiting AC, Hlubek RJ, Uribe JS, Turner JD. Release of Anterior Longitudinal Ligament in Setting of Unfavorable Vascular Anatomy for Anterior Column Realignment – Technical Note: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2020 Aug 1.
33. Cole TS, Mezher AW, Catapano JS, Godzik J, Baranoski JF, Nakaji P, Albuquerque FC, Lawton MT, Little AS, Cucruet AF. Nationwide Trends in Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting in the Post-CREST Era. Stroke. 2020 Feb 5.


34. Whiting AC, Catapano JS, Zavala B, Walker CT, Godzik J, Chen T, Smith KA. Doing More with Less: A Minimally Invasive, Cost-Conscious Approach to Stereoelectroencephalography. World Neurosurg. 2020 Jan 13.
35. Godzik J, Pereira BA, Newcomb AGUS, Lehrman NJ, Mundis GM Jr, Hlubek RJ, Uribe JS, Kelly BP, Turner JD. Optimizing biomechanics of anterior column realignment for minimally invasive deformity correction. Spine J. 2020 Mar 20.
36. Burks SS, Uribe JS, Kolcun JPG, Fortunel A, Godzik J, Bach K, Wang MY. Proximal fusion constructs in minimally invasive scoliosis surgery are successful without interbody or intertransverse fusion. J Neurosurg Spine. 2019 Aug 16.
37. Walker CT, Gullotti DM, Prendergast V, Radosevich J, Grimm D, Cole TS, Godzik J, Patel AA, Whiting AC, Little A, Uribe JS, Kakarla UK, Turner JD. Improves Pain Control Reduces Opioid Consumption, and Shortens Length of Hospital Stay After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Neurosurgery. 2020 Jul 1.
38. Wewel JT, Godzik J, Uribe JS. The utilization of minimally invasive surgery techniques for the treatment of spinal deformity. J Spine Surg. 2019 Jun.
39. Godzik J, Haglin JM, Alan N, Hlubek RJ, Walker CT, Bach K, Mundis GM Jr, Turner JD, Kanter AS, Okonwko DO, Uribe JS. Retrospective Multicenter Assessment of Rod Fracture After Anterior Column Realignment in Minimally Invasive Adult Spinal Deformity Corection. World Neurosurg. 2019 Oct 13.
40. Catapano JS, Chapman AJ, Dull M, Abbatematteo JM, Horner LP, Godzik J, Brigeman S, Morgan CD, Whiting AC, Lu M, Zabramski JM, Fraser DR. Association of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors with Increased Mortality Among Patients with Isolated Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Neuocrit Care. 2019 Dec.
41. Snyder LA, Lehrman JN, Menon RK, Godzik J, Newcomb AGUS, Kelly BP. Biomechanical implications of unilateral facetectomy, unilateral facetectomy plus partial contralateral facetectomy, and complete bilateral facetectomy in minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusion. J. Neurosurg Spine. 2019 May 10.
42. Quiceno E, Hartman C, Godzik J, Pacult MA, Hemphill C, Uribe JS. Single position spinal surgery for the treatment of grade II spondylolisthesis: A technical note. J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Jul.
43. Godzik J, Lehrman JN, Newcomb AUGS, Menon RK, Whiting AC, Kelly BP, Snyder LA. Tailoring selection of transforaminal interbody spacers based on biomechanical characteristics and surgical goal: evaluation of an expandable spacer. J Neurosurg Spine. 2019 Apr 12.
44. Turner JD, Zaidi HA, Godzik J, Albuquerque FC, Uribe JS. Mini-open Lateran En Bloc Corpectomy: Cadaveric Feasibility and Early Clinical Experience. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 May.
45. Cole TS, Jahnke H, Godzik J, Morgan CD, Nakaji P, Little AS. Use of a wrist-mounted device for continuous outpatient physiologic monitoring after transsphenoidal surgery: a pilot study. Pituitary. 2019 Apr.
46. Godzik J, Walker CT, Hartman C, de Andrada B, Morgan CD, Mastorakos G, Chang S, Turner J, Porter RW, Snyder L, Uribe J. A Quantitative Assessment of the Accuracy and Reliability of Robotically Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement: Technique and Application Accuracy. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Oct 1.
47. Walker CT, Farber SH, Cole TS, Xu DS, Godzik J, Whiting AC, Hartman C, Porter RW, Turner JD, Uribe J. Complications for minimally invasive lateral interbody arthrodesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing prepsoas the transpsoas approaches. J Neurosurg Spine. 2019 Jan 25.


48. Godzik J, Hlubek RJ, Newcomb AGUS, Lehrman JN, de Andrada Pereira B, Farber SH, Lenke LG, Kelly BP, Turner JD. Supplemental rods are needed to maximally reduce rod strain across the lumbosacral junction with TLIF but not ALIF in long constructs. Spine J. 2019 Jun.
49. Whiting AC, Catapano JS, Walker CT, Godzik J, Lambert M, Ponce FA. Peri-Lead Edema After Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Poorly Understood but Frequent Complication. World Neurosurg. 2018 Dec 28.
50. Godzik J, Dalton JF, Martinez-Del-Campo E, Newcomb AGUS, Dominguez F, Reyes PM, Theodore N, Kelly BP, Crawford NR. Biomechanical Evaluation of Cervicothoracic Junction Fusion Constructs. World of Neurosurg. 2018 Dec 20.
51. Haglin JM, Godzik J, Mauria R, Cole TS, Walker CT, Kakarla U, Uribe JS, Turner JD. Continuous Activity Tracking Using a Wrist-Mounted Device in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Proof of Concept Study. World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb.
52. Hlubek RJ, Godzik J, Newcomb AGUS, Lehrman JN, de Andrada B, Bohl MA, Farber SH, Kelly BP Turner JD. Iiac screws may not be necessary in long-segment constructs with L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion: Cadaveric study of stability and instrumentation strain. Spine J. 2019 May.
53. Tumialán LM, Madhavan K, Godzik J, Wang MY. The History of and Controversy over Kambin’s Triangle: A Historical Analysis of the Lumbar Transforaminal Corridor for Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches. World Neurosurg. 2019-Mar.
54. Hartman C, Hemphill C, Godzik J, Walker CT, Wewel JT, Turner JD, Uribe JS. Analysis of cost and 30-Day Outcomes in Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Less Invasive, Stand-Alone Lateral Transpsoas Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb.
55. Godzik J, Nayar G, Hunter WD, Tumialán LM. Decreasing Radiation Emission in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using Ultra-Low-Radiation Imaging with Image Enhancement: A Prospective Cohort Study. World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb.
56. Whiting AC, Sutton EF, Walker CT, Godzik J, Catapano JS, Oh MY, Tomycz ND, Ravussin E, Whiting DM. Deep Brain Stimulation of the Hypothalamus Leads to Increased Metabolic Rate in Refractory Obesity. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan.
57. Godzik J, Hlubek RJ, de Andrada Pereira B, Xu DS, Walker CT, Farber SH, Turner JD, Mundis G, Uribe JS. Combined Lateral Transpsoas Anterior Column Realignment with Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy to Treat Severe Sagittal Plane Deformity: Cadaveric Feasibility Study and Early Clinical Experience. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan.
58. Godzik J, Walker CT, Theodore N, Uribe JS, Chang SW, Snyder LA. Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion With Robotically Assisted Bilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation: 2-Demensional Operational Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Mar 1.
59. Godzik J, Hool N, Dalton JF, Whiting AC, Newcomb AGUS, Kelly BP, Crawford NR. Impact of Connector Placement and Design on Bending Stiffness of Spinal Constructs. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan.
60. Jiang B, Karim Ahmed A, Zygourakis CC, Kalb S, Zhu AM, Godzik J, Molina CA, Blitz AM, Baydon A, Crawford N, Theodore N. Pedicle screw accuracy assessment in ExcelsiusGPS robotic spine surgery: evaluation of deviation from pre-planned trajectory. Chin Neurosurg J. 2018 Sep 3.
61. Walker CT, Godzik J, Xu DS, Theodore N, Uribe JS, Chang SW. Minimally Invasive Single-Position Lateral Interbody Fusion With Robotic Bilateral Precutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019 Apr 1.


62. Godzik J, Kalb S, Reis MT, Reyes PM, Singh V, newcomb AGUS, Chang SW, Kelly BP, Crawford NR. Biomechanical evaluation of interbody fixation with secondary augmentation lateral lumbar interbody fusion versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion. J Spine Surg. 2018 Jun.
63. Xu DS, Walker CT, Godzik J, Turner JD, Smith W, Uribe JS. Minimally invasive anterior, lateral, and oblique lumbar interbody fusion: a literature review. Ann Transl Med. 2018 Mar.
64. Walker CT, Xu DS ,Godzik J, Turner JD, Uribe JS, Smith WD. Minimally invasive surgery for thoracolumbar spinal trauma. Ann Transl Med. 2018 Mar.
65. Walker CT, Godzik J, Kakarla UK, Turner JD, Whiting AC, Nakaji P. Human Amniotic Membrane for the Prevention of Intradural Spinal Cord Adhesions: Retrospective Review of its Novel Use in a Case Series of 14 Patients. Neurosurgery. 2018 Nov.
66. Godzik J, Martinez-Del-Campo E, Newcomb AGUS, Reis MT, Perez-Orribo L, Whiting AC, Singh V, Kelly BP, Crawford NR. World Neurosurg. 2018 May.
67. Walker CT, Kalani MYS, Oppenlander ME, Godzik J, Martirosyan NL, Standerfer RJ, Theodore N. Circumferential dural resection technique and reconstruction for the removal of giant calcified transdural herniated thoracic dics. J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 Feb.
68. Whiting AC, Fanarjian MP, Hlubek RJ, Godzik J, Kakarla UK, Theodore N. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathic Syndrome in the Setting of Induced Elevated Mean Arterial Pressure in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury. Neurosurgery. 2018 Jul1.
69. Kelly MP, Lenke LG, Godzik J, Pellise F, Shaffrey CI, Smith JS, Lewis SJ, Ames CP ,Carreon LY, Fehlings MG, Schwab F, Shimer AL. Retrospective analysis underestimates neurological deficits in complex spinal deformity surgery: a Scoli-RISK-1 Study. J Neurosurg Spine 2017 Jul.
70. Ravindra VM, Guan J, Holland CM Dailey AT, Schmidt MH, Godzik J, Hood RS, Ray WZ, Bisson EF. Vitamin D status in cervical spondylotic myelopathy: comparison of fusion rates and patient outcome measures.
71. Godzik J, Kakarla UK, Turner JD. Age-Based Tailoring of Adult Spinal Deformity Alignment Goals. World Neurosurg. 2016 Sep.
72. Bokshan SL, Godzik J, Dalton J, Jaffe J, Lenke LG, Kelly MP. Reliability of the revised Scoliosis Research Society-22 and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaires in adult spinal deformity when administrered by telephone. Spine J. 2016 Sep.
73. Godzik J, Kalb S, Mratinez-Del-Campo E, Newcomb AGUS, Singh V, Walker CT, Chang SW, Kelly BP, Crawford NR. Biomechanical Evaluation of the CD HORIZON Spire Z Spinal System With Pedicle and Facet Fixation. Spine (Phila PA 1976). 2016 Aug 1.
74. Greenberg JK, Yarbrough CK, Radmanesh A, Godzik J, Yu M, Jefe DB, Smyth MD, Part TS, Piccirillo JF, Limbrick DD JR. In Reply: Chiari Severity Index: A Novel Grading System Intended for Preoperative Counseling. Neurosurgery. 2015 Nov.
75. Godzik J, Ravindra VM, Ray WZ, Eskandari R, Dailey AT. Primary repair of open neural tube defect in adulthood: case example and review of management strategies. Spine J. 2015 Nov 1.
76. Ravindra VM, Godzik J, Dailey AT, Schmidt MH, Bisson EF, Hood RS, Cutler A, Ray WZ. Vitamin D Levels and 1-Year Fusion Outcomes in Elective Spine Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Oct 1.
77. Godzik J, Dardas A, Kelly MP, Holekamp TF, Lenke LG, Smyth MD, Part TS, Leonard JR, Limbrick DD. Comparison of spinal deformity in children with Chiari I malformation with and without syringomyelia: matched cohort study. Eur Spine J. 2016 Feb.
78. Beaumont TL, Godzik J, Dahiya S, Smyth MD. Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in the absence of tuberous sclerosis complex: case report. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2015 Aug.

79. Godzik J, Holekamp TF, Limbrick DD, Lenke LG, Part TS, Ray WZ, Bridwell KH, Kelly MP. Risks and outcomes of spinal deformity surgery in Chiari malformation, Type 1 with syringomyelia versus adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J. 2015 Sep 1.
80. Godzik J, Ravindra VM, Ray WZ, Schmidt MH, Bisson EF, Dailey AT. Comparison of structural allograft and traditional autograft technique in occipitocervical fusion: radiological and clinical outcomes from a single institution. J Neurosurg Spine. 2015 Aug.
81. Greenberg JK, Yarbrough CK, Radmanesh A, Godzik J, Yu M, Jeffe DB, Smyth MD, Park TS, Piccirillo JF, Limbrick DD. The Chiari Severity Index: a preoperative grading system for Chiari malformation type 1. Neurosurgery. 2015 Mar.
82. Ravindra VM, Godzik J, Guan J, Dailey AT, Schmidt MH, Bisson EF, Hood RS, Ray WZ. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2015 Jun.
83. Godzik J, McAndrew CM, Morshed S, Kandemir U, Kelly MP. Multiple lower-extremity and pelvic fractures increase pulmonary embolus risk. Orthopedics. 2014 Jun.
84. Godzik J, Lenke LG, Holekamp T, Sides B, Kelly MP. Complications and outcomes of complex spine reconstructions in poliomyelitis-associated spinal deformities: a single-institution experience. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Jul 1.
85. Godzik J, Kelly MP, Radmanesh A, Kim D, Holekamp TF, Smyth MD, Lenke LG, Shimony JS, Park TS, Leonard J, Limbrick DD. Relationship of syrinx size and tonsillar descent to spinal deformity in Chiari malformation Type I with associated syringomyelia. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2014 Apr.
86. Kelly MP, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Agarwal R, Godzik J, Koester L. Fate of the adult revision spinal deformity patient: a single institution experience. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Sep 1.
87. Simon-Thomas ER, Godzik J, Castle E, Antonenko O, Ponz A, Kogan A, Keltner DJ. An fMRI study of caring vs self-focus during induced compassion and pride. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2012 Aug.


Awards & Recognition

Charles Kuntz Scholar Award Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine 2020
Young Surgeon Award Society of Minimally Invasive Spine 2019
Surgery (SMISS)
Charles Kuntz Scholar Award Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and 2018

Best Scientific Presentation Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS) 2018
Alpha Omega Alpha Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis 2014
Magna Cum Laude, B.A. University of California, Berkeley 2008
Phi Beta Kappa University of California, Berkeley 2008

Memberships

North American Spine Society (NASS)
Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
American Academy of Neurological Surgeons

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https://scholars.uab.edu/17252-Jakub-Godzik

Locations

  1. Neurosurgery Clinic in Neurosciences One at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute, 2021
  • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2024

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

100 ratings, 32 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    This has been my 4th back surgery at Kirkland. Everyone there is very informative and polite. They also have a clean facility and answer all my questions that I have and make sure that I understand everything being told to me. Also, the portal has been extremely informative and easy to navigate. I like knowing that if anything comes up, I am able to use the portal as a tool, and they have been very quick to respond with any questions I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Professionalism is over the top.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Great staff and physician. First class treatment all around. Many thanks!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Both my doctor and his assistant were wonderful. They took their time, explained everything and answered questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Very good experience with my neurosurgeons and hospital staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Everyone was helpful professional and friendly. Made me feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    We have been blessed to received continued care through UAB Neurology. They are the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    The professionalism and respect the staff show patients are appreciated

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    I was not impressed with Dr godzik at all

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Doctor and staff very friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Efficient service, friendly people, uber-professionalism

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Doctor Godzik

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Doctors were very attentive, explained well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    I always have a good experience seeing Dr Godzik

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Call around great experience and professional courteous professional workers. Satisfied with all aspects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Yes I was seen in a very timely manner and they have gotten back to me this AM to arrange another appointments for follow up CT scans and md appointment. I have suffered a long time and I app it greatly thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Great people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    ALWAYS prompt & courteous service. I have much appreciation for my surgeon, Dr. Godzik and Michael his PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Godzik and his staff were amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    These are caring professionals with top notch professionalism!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Everything went great and everyone’s hospitality was amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Just waiting on surgery schedule.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Wonderful staff and doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Great people. Great doctors!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I give 👍 up on Dr. Godzik

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Easy to get appointment and seen on time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Nice , informative people .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Best doctors, and best staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Very nice people and clean facility

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Appointment on time , Dr. and PA very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    They're nice, they take their time with you, answer questions, and take concerns seriously.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    I like Dr. Godzik a lot. He is very honest.