Bill Clifton, MD

ABNS Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Assistant Professor CWRU. Complex Spine Deformity, Spine Oncology, Scoliosis. Follower of Christ. Tweets are my own.

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Excited to be featured on this Neuro Pathways Podcast episode discussing diagnosis and intervention of idiopathic scoliosis! #scoliosis #spinesurgery ⁦@CleClinicNS⁩ ⁦@ClevelandClinic⁩ https://t.co/TPWyW4JOzT

[Jessica Jewett @JJ9828]

I did a one year post-op questionnaire for @docclift's clinic. Look how much better my health scores are compared to before my surgery! I'm almost at the average normal people score! I'm pretty excited about this. I never approach normal in anything.

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

@JJ9828 Amazing

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

@JJ9828 You are a rockstar Jessica!

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Fused kyphoscoliosis is a debilitating condition that affects not only the spine, but cardiovascular and visceral function as well. An individualized approach for alignment goals during surgery provides a path for patients to regain function and live a full and active life. #scoliosis #kyphosis #MedX #patientcare #spinesurgery #neurosurgery #orthospine

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Fused spondyloptosis is a debilitating form of lumbopelvic deformity. It is paramount during correction to regain physiologic alignment parameters for longevity of the construct and to prevent adjacent segment disease, especially in young patients

https://t.co/up2F9w6jac

#scoliosis #spondy #spinesurgery #spinehealth #patientcare

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Posted with patient permission! As a spinal deformity surgeon with expertise in connective tissue and neuromuscular disorders, it’s important to remember that DYNAMIC imaging is paramount to diagnosis! I love seeing my patients several years postop with improvement in their quality of life, especially after years of misdiagnosis. One of many reasons why I love working at the Cleveland Clinic! @ClevelandClinic #myelopathy #scoliosis #EDS #patientcare #MedX #MedTwitter

[Josie Volovetz, MD @JosieVolovetz]

Had a great time learning about the philosophy and latest advances in spine oncology from the experts, including @DrLilyAngelov, Dr. Clifton @docclift, Dr. Krishnaney, Dr. Bilsky, Dr. Chhabra, and many more! 🩻🔩☢️

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

@BaiardoMartina @DGlaucomflecken 100% agree. However, propagating a culture of “numbers” for applicants is degrading the importance of real scientific research.

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

As an academic neurosurgeon with over 1000 citations, I believe that we as a neurosurgical community need to focus on applicants who have a passion for patient care, not publications. Clinical acumen comes first, then research. Both are important, but only one is vital for a successful career #MedTwitter #neurosurgery #match #PatientCare

[Kabir Malek @Kabir_THFC]

I swear once I climb the ranks of medical hierarchy, imma change this whole research agenda everyone is pushing.

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

@AJGrossbach @OhioStateMed @OSUWexMed @ViljoenMd @DavidSXu @SiriKhalsaMD Agree with @AliBaajMD !

[Aakash Shah, MD @aakash_shah1]

Had an amazing year leading the @ClevelandClinic Spine Health Outcomes Research Lab under Dr. Thomas Mroz, @spinemetz & our incredible team. We had 54 papers published, 50+ abstracts accepted & many first-time authors. Grateful to my mentors & team!
#orthotwitter

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Great simulation session this morning with our residents learning freehand cervical screw placement! #Simulation #spine #spinesurgery @CleClinicNS #3dprint #3dmodeling

[Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic]

Stretches and exercises that can make arthritic knees feel better! https://t.co/mulREElByX

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

@JamieVanGompel Beautiful

[Jamie Van Gompel MD @JamieVanGompel]

If ur 14 yo daughter can pen this about you
You have succeeding in life
Every day inspiring not only ourselves but those that will change this world for the better. So much gratitude in life to help all for the better

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Honored to present at the 2025 Masters in Advanced Spinal Deformity meeting. So great to learn from my spinal deformity colleagues continuing to push the field forward in safety, indications, and outcomes! #MedX #scoliosis @spinesection @ClevelandClinic @CleClinicNS

[Bill Clifton, MD @docclift]

Excited to present at the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Spine Conference with my nurse practitioner Megan Lynch on the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of adult and pediatric scoliosis patients! @MayoClinicNeuro @ClevelandClinic @CleClinicNS #MEDTwitter