Academic Title
Assistant Professor
Bio Statement
Dr. Sembrano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. His area of expertise is pediatric and adult spinal deformities, minimally-invasive spine surgery, computer navigation for spine surgery, spinal degenerative disorders and cervical spine surgery.
Research Interests
Minimally-invasive spine surgery
Computer navigated spine surgery
Sacroiliac joint pain
Spinal deformity
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal stenosis
Leadership Roles
Grand Rounds Director – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Member – Evidence-Based Guidelines Committee of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
Member – SpineLine Editorial Committee of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
Board Member – Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)
Board Member – Philippine-Minnesota Medical Association (PMMA)
Board Member – University of the Philippines Alumni in Minnesota (UPAM)
Clinical Interests
Spinal deformity (pediatric and adult); Minimally invasive spine surgery; Spinal degenerative disorders; Cervical spine surgery
Medical School
University of the Philippines - Manila
Residency
Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Fellowship
Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis (Spine Surgery); Shriners Hospital for Children - Portland (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery); University of Minnesota (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics)
