Najib El Tecle, MD, MS, MBA, is Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Spine Surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. With a unique background in computer science and biomedical engineering, he specializes in complex and minimally-invasive spine surgery, robotics, and AI-integrated spine care. His work includes translational research, regenerative therapies, and surgical innovation. Dr. El Tecle holds memberships in several professional societies and is recognized for advancing the intersection of engineering and surgery.