Prof. Allan D. Levi, M.D., PhD

Dr. Allan D. Levi is Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief of Neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also holds appointments in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine and serves as the Chairman of the University of Miami Medical Group.

Dr. Levi is an internationally recognized expert in spinal cord injury (SCI), peripheral nerve repair, and complex spinal surgery. His clinical and research efforts focus on advancing regenerative therapies for the injured nervous system, including cell-based strategies and surgical innovations for both acute and chronic SCI.

A pioneer in the translation of experimental therapies to clinical practice, Dr. Levi has led several first-in-human trials involving Schwann cell transplantation and other cellular interventions for neurotrauma. His work bridges bench-to-bedside research with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for patients with devastating spinal injuries.

He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and has been a principal investigator on numerous NIH and Department of Defense–funded studies, helping shape the future of spinal cord repair and neuroregeneration.