Meet Your Surgeon
Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
A Harvard-trained, fellowship-trained spine surgeon with a particular interest in motion-sparing minimally invasive lumbar surgery, cervical motion preservation, adult scoliosis and deformity, and complex revision lumbar techniques.
About Dr. Harrod
Dr. Harrod graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences. He received his Medical Degree in 2006 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where he graduated first in his class and received the LSUHSC Orthopaedic Award. Dr. Harrod graduated in June of 2011 from the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. During his residency, he received the General Surgery Intern ABSITE High Score Award, the HCORP Anatomy High Score Award, and served as a Harvard Medical School Anatomy Instructor.
Dr. Harrod completed a Fellowship program at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for Combined Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Spinal Surgery. He has been actively involved in research with multiple publications including journal articles, review articles, and book chapters on both spinal topics as well as general orthopedics. He has a particular interest in motion sparing minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery, cervical motion preservation surgery, adult scoliosis and deformity, and complex revision lumbar techniques. Dr. Harrod is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Harrod is accepting new patients and appointments by calling The Spine Center of Louisiana at (833) 774-6352, or you can request an appointment online.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Harrod's practice centers on preserving motion and minimizing disruption, from first-time procedures to the most complex revisions.
Minimally invasive techniques designed to relieve pain while preserving the spine's natural movement.
Learn moreDisc replacement and motion-preserving alternatives to fusion for neck and cervical spine conditions.
Learn moreEvaluation and advanced surgical correction for adult scoliosis and spinal deformity.
Learn moreSpecialized techniques for patients who need further care after prior lumbar spine surgery.
Learn moreDr. Harrod on Video
Dr. Harrod explains two of the advanced treatment options he offers and who they can help.
Patient Reviews
Real reviews from real patients on Google.
"I am seeing Dr. Harrod for my neck and shoulder pain. He and his staff are superb at analyzing tests in order to diagnose all issues. They are detailed and patient."
Irys Zastrow
Google Review
"Awesome medical facility. After breaking my back in (2) places and blowing out the disc in between I Doctor Harrod perform a bone fusion procedure on me. Short surgery, cutting open and No Screws! I was able to walk out of the clinic and resume all physical Work as before accident."
Glynn Leger
Google Review
"Dr Harrod and team were amazing. He described my stenosis as horrible! 3 years on now, with great respect for those wonderful young Drs."
Rick Johnson
Google Review
Individual results vary. The experiences described above are those of individual patients and are not a prediction of outcome for any other patient.
Our Team
Our board-certified physicians provide complete surgical and nonsurgical care for conditions of the spine.
Request an appointment online or call 1-833-SPINELA. Urgent, same-day appointments are often available at our four Louisiana locations.