PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — Brown University Health has appointed Bassel Diebo, MD, a fellowship-trained spine and scoliosis surgeon at UOI’s Center for Spine Health, as co-director of the Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital. 

In his new role, Dr. Diebo will help guide the Spine Center’s clinical, academic, and strategic direction, while continuing to provide specialized care for patients with complex spinal conditions. He will work alongside Dr. Oyelese, focusing on advancing multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing quality and safety initiatives, and expanding the center’s impact across New England.

“The Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital is built on an extraordinary team,” said Dr. Diebo. “From our anesthesiologists and operating room staff to our inpatient teams, nurse navigator, and program leadership, the level of expertise here is exceptional. Patients already travel from across New England for care, and my goal is to build on that foundation with evidence-based protocols, precision surgical planning, and world-class innovation that allows us to compete at the highest level nationwide.”

Dr. Diebo’s clinical expertise centers on posture and spinal alignment, with a particular focus on the surgical treatment of complex conditions, including scoliosis, flatback syndrome, and hip-spine syndrome. In addition to his clinical work, he is a nationally recognized researcher, having co-authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and presented extensively at leading medical conferences.

“Dr. Diebo is a nationally recognized expert in spine and scoliosis care whose clinical excellence and academic leadership have been instrumental to the success of The Miriam Hospital’s Spine Center,” said Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN, President, The Miriam Hospital and Chief Quality Executive, Brown University Health. “His contributions were key in earning an Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery from The Joint Commission. We are thrilled to have him serve as co-director of the program as we continue to set the standard for spine care excellence in the region.”