Eric Massicotte
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon - Advanced Spine Surgery
Experience
20 years
Qualifications
MD, MSc, FRCSC – Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Medical School
University of Ottawa, School of Medicine (Graduated 1995)
Residency
Neurosurgical Residency at University of Manitoba and University of Toronto
Fellowship
Complex Spine Fellowship, Toronto Western Hospital
Affiliations
University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children, Altum Health
Dr. Eric Massicotte is a highly respected neurosurgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, with a clinical focus on spine surgery. He completed his medical training at the University of Ottawa and specialized in neurosurgery through programs at the University of Manitoba and the University of Toronto. His advanced training in complex spine procedures was undertaken at the Toronto Western Hospital under the guidance of internationally recognized experts. He also holds a Master of Science in surgical research and has published extensively on spinal pathology, surgical outcomes, and medical education. Dr. Massicotte is known for combining clinical excellence with academic leadership.
Dr. Massicotte has over two decades of experience treating spinal conditions and contributing to neurosurgical education. He is currently a staff neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children, and serves as Medical Director of the Back & Neck and Concussion Programs at Altum Health. He is actively involved in undergraduate and fellowship-level medical training and is a frequent contributor to national scientific committees and peer-reviewed journals.
Clinical Focus: Spine surgery, spinal trauma, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, spinal tumors. Research Interests: Surgical outcomes, clinical guidelines, cost-effectiveness, medical education. Teaching Roles: Director of Undergraduate Teaching, Program Coordinator – Spine Fellowship. Notable Roles: Neurosurgical Consultant to Toronto Argonauts, Co-Director – U of T Spine Course. Languages: English. Certifications: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).
