Yuri A. Pompeu, MD

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Locations:
Cary, Wakefield, West Cary-Panther Creek, & Raleigh
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Meet Dr. Pompeu – Orthopedic Neck and Back Specialist in NC

Dr. Yuri Pompeu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery.

Born and raised in Brazil, Dr. Pompeu began his academic journey at Murray State, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and completed 4 years in the Division 1 Tennis team. He then earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Florida where he worked on enzyme structure and immunology. Following this, Dr. Pompeu attended Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Pompeu completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, from 2018 to 2023. He then pursued a spine surgery fellowship at Norton Leatherman Spine in Louisville, KY, from 2023 to 2024, further honing his expertise in spine surgery under the guidance of world-renowned mentors.

Dr. Pompeu specializes in the treatment of large-breadth spine conditions in the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine. As treatment options for spine ailments can be quite complex, his philosophy is to educate patients and to promote a shared decision-making process that may bring the best possible outcome to his patients.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pompeu has contributed to the medical field through his research and publications. He also is passionate about bringing quality care to the underserved and has participated in mission trips abroad in his native country, Brazil. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and is actively involved in professional organizations.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Pompeu enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, soccer and spending time with his wife, son, and close friends.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Yuri Pompeu, please call (919) 781-5600.

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Additional Information about Dr. Pompeu

Education & Certifications See Full Details
  • Medical School
    • Harvard University, Boston, MA
  • Residency
    • Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC, NY
  • Fellowship
    • Norton Leatherman Spine, Louisville, KY
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National Level Presentations

  • Pompeu, YA, Shafi, K, Vaishnav, A, Qureshi, S. “Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes for Robotic-Navigated and lntraoperative Navigation Techniques In MI-TLIF” CNS Spine Summit 2022, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Thio, Q, Pompeu, YA, Lozano-Calderon, S “Metastasectomy, intralesional resection, or stabilization only in the treatment of bone metastases from thyroid carcinoma” Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting 2017. Denver, CO.
  • DiRisio, A, Vasudeva, V, Pompeu, YA, Dasenbrock, H., Gormley, WB “Development of Extra-Axial Fluid Collections After Decompressive Craniectomy”. AANS Annual Scientific Meeting 2017. Los Angeles, CA.
  • DiRisio, A, Vasudeva, V, Pompeu, YA, Dasenbrock, H., Gormley, WB “Development and Resolution of Extra-Axial Fluid Collections After Decompressive Craniectomy for Malignant MCA lnfarction11 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting 2017. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Vasudeva V, Pompeu YA, Harris M, Chi J, Groff M (2016). “Surgical treatment of aggressive vertebral hemangiomas with epidural extension”. Spine Summit 2016 – Meeting of the Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Orlando, FL
  • Pompeu YA, Vasudeva V, See P, Groff M, Lu Y (2016). “lntraoperative ultrasound to guide the resection of centrally herniated thoracic discs.” Spine Summit 2016- Meeting of the Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Orlando, FL

Publications

  • Shahi P, Maayan 0, Shinn D, Dalal S, Song J, Araghi K, Melissaridou D, Vaishnav A, Shafi K, Pompeu Y, Sheha E. “Floor-Mounted Robotic Pedicle Screw Placement in Lumbar Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 1,050 Screws”. Neurospine. 2023 Jun;20(2):577.
  • Pontes MD, Soeira TP, Sampaia ML, Pratali RD, Pompeu Y, Herrero CF. “The impacts of waiting for surgical correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and its repercussions for publicly funded health systems: systematic review”. European Spine Journal. 2023 Feb;32(2):617-24.
  • Shafi, K, Pompeu, YA, Mai, E, Ahilan Sivaganesan, A, Shahi, P, Vaishnav, A, Qureshi, S. “Does Robotic Assisted Navigation Influence Pedicle Screw Selection and Accuracy in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?” Neurosurgical Focus. 2022 Jan;52(1):E4
  • Samuel A, Pompeu Y, Morse, K, Lovecchio, F, Vaishnav, A, Qureshi, S. “Preoperative Opioids Before Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Associated with Increased Reoperations and High Rates of Chronic Postoperative Opioid Use At 3-Years Follow Up”. Spine Deformity. 2022 May;10(3):615-623.
  • Pompeu Y, Kunze K, Altman E, Fufa OT. Current Concepts in the Management of Advanced Trigger Finger: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Reviews. 2021 Sep 9;9(9)
  • DiRisio AC, Stopa BM, Pompeu YA, Vasudeva V, Khawaja AM, Izzy S, Gormley WB. “Extra-Axial Fluid Collections After Decompressive Craniectomy: Management, Outcomes, and Treatment Algorithm”. World Neurosurg. May 2021;149:e188-e196.
  • Pompeu, YA, Sink, E. ‘The Periacetabular Osteotomy” Hip Dysplasia 2020, Springer, 165-191
  • DiRisio, A, Stopa, B, Pompeu, Y, Vasudeva, V, Khawaja, A, Izzy, S, Gormley, W, “Management of Extra-Axial Fluid Collections After Decompressive Craniectomy, Neurosurgery, Volume 67, Issue Supplement_1, December 2020, nyaa447_424
  • Vijay V, Miller R, Vue GS, Pezeshkian MB, Maywood M, Ast AM, Drusbosky LM, Pompeu Y, Salgado AD, Lipten SD, Geddes T. Interleukin-a blockade prevents activated endothelial cell mediated proliferation and chemoresistance of acute myeloid leukemia. Leukemia research. 2019 Sep 1;84:106180.
  • Yerly, D, Pompeu, YA, Schutte, R, Eriksson, KK, Strhyn, A, Bracey, AW, Buus, S, Ostrov, DA; “Structural elements recognized by drug-induced T cells” Int Journal Mo/ Sci, 2017, 18, 1464
  • Hormuzdiyar, HD, Cote, DJ, Pompeu, YA, Vasudeva VS, Smith, TR, Gormley, WB; “Validation of an International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision Coding Algorithm to Identify Decompressive Craniectomy for Stroke” BMC Neurology 2017 17:121
  • Vasudeva VS, Abd-EI-Barr M, Pompeu YA, Karhade A, Groff MW, Lu Y. “Use of lntraoperative Ultrasound During Spinal Surgery”. Global Spine Journal. 2017;7(7):648-656.
  • Karhade AV, Vasudeva VS, Pompeu YA., Lu Y; “Image Guided Spine Surgery: Available Technology and Future Potential” Neurosurg Open Access. 2016, 3,1-5.
  • Pavlos R, Mallal S, Ostrov D, Pompeu YA, Phillips E; “Fever, rash, and systemic symptoms: understanding the role of virus and HLA in severe cutaneous drug allergy” J Allergy Clin lmmunol Pract. 2014, 2, 21-33.
  • Pompeu, YA, Sullivan, B, Stewart, JD; “X-Ray Crystallography Reveals How Subtle Changes Control the Orientation of Substrate Binding in an Alkene Reductase” American Chemical Society Catalysis 2013, 3, 2376-2390.
  • Pompeu, YA, Stewart, JD, Mallal, S, Phillips, E, Peters, B. and Ostrov, DA; “The Structural Basis of HLA-associated Drug Hypersensitivity Syndromes” Immunological Reviews 2012, 250, 158-66
  • Pompeu, Y.A., Sullivan, B., Walton, AZ. and Stewart, J.D.; “Structural and Catalytic Characterization of Pichia stipitis OYE 2.6, a Useful Biocatalyst for Asymmetric Alkene Reductions” Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis 2012, 354, 1949-60
  • Ostrov, DA, Grant, BJ, Pompeu, YA, Sidney, J, Harndahl, M, et al.; “Drug hypersensitivity caused by alteration of the MHC-presented self-peptide repertoire” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2012, 109, 9959-64
  • Walton, AZ, Conerly, WC, Pompeu, YA, Sullivan, Band Stewart, JD; “Biocatalytic Reductions of Baylis-Hillman Adducts” American Chemical Society Catalysis 2011, 1, 989-93.

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