EssentialCME Advisory Board

EssentialCME is dedicated to provide high-quality online CME and CE programs that are relevant to the needs of spine professionals. Our CME Advisory Board and Faculty members ensure that all programs meet EssentialCME's core philosophy and mission.

Mark B. Dekutoski, MD

Mark Dekutoski is Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Dekutoski completed medical school and his residency training in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. He completed his fellowship at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Dr. Dekutoski is Board Certified. Today his practice is focused on adult and pediatric spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and degenerative disc disease.

Reginald Q. Knight, MD

Dr. Reginald Knight is a Fellowship trained Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Knight completed his Doctorate of Medicine at SUNY, NY and then completed a general surgery internship and orthopedic surgical residency at the New York Medical College. Dr. Knight completed his Fellowship in spinal surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Today, Dr. Knight is Director of the Bassett Healthcare Center for Spine Care.  His practice treats a broad spectrum of spinal disorders. 

Tyler R. Koski, MD

Doctor Tyler Koski is Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School’s Department of Neurosurgery in Chicago, IL.  He also is a member of the Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, a prestigious group of medical specialists focused on providing high quality patient care and supporting Feinburg School of Medicine’s research and academic efforts.

Frank J. Schwab, MD

Doctor Schwab is Chief of the Spinal Deformity Service at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases and Clinical Assistant Professor at the New York University School of Medicine. He is fully board certified and recognized for his expertise in complex pediatric and adult spinal surgery.

Jason M. Highsmith, MD

Doctor Jason M. Highsmith is a board certified and fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally-invasive spine surgery in Charleston, SC.