Dr. Rampersaud is the leading surgeon in Canada currently performing and teaching (nationally and internationally) minimally invasive spinal surgery. These techniques dramatically reduce surgical invasiveness, post-operative pain and accelerates rehabilitation. His clinical research currently includes evaluation of the outcome and safety of spine and orthopaedic surgery. In addition he is actively involved in assessing and developing mechanisms to improve the delivery of care for Canadians suffering from arthritis of the spine and joints.