Dr. Shortz serves as a Diplomat for the American College of Surgeons, he is a member of the North American Spine Society, works as a qualified Medical Evaluator for the State of California and serves as an expert witness for various law firms. He has been recognized as a distinguished neurosurgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Shortz utilizes state of the art technology and procedures to provide optimum surgical outcomes and minimize post operative recovery time.