Ioannis Alexander Avramis, MD

Using his fellowship training in spinal surgery for adult and pediatric patients, Ioannis Alexander Avramis, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, focuses on the comprehensive treatment of spinal deformity of both patient populations. Dr. Avramis is Director of the Baylor Scott & White Spine & Scoliosis Center at Baylor University Medical Center through which he endeavors to develop innovative treatments for spine conditions. In the past, he has also served as research director of the Baylor Scott & White Scoliosis Center - Plano.


Dr. Avramis was born in Houston and raised in southern California. He earned his bachelor's degree from UCLA, was inducted Phi Beta Kappa and graduated with honors summa cum laude. Medical school studies were completed at UC Davis in Sacramento, California, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Avramis has received additional specialized training in adult and pediatric spinal surgery during his fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center and Shriner's Hospital for Children-Northern California.

Dr. Avramis is dedicated to advancing the field of spinal surgery through research, publication and membership in various societies which include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society. He has contributed to more than thirty medical publications and spine textbook chapters, and holds a medical patent. In addition to the book chapters and research projects for which he serves as principal investigator, Dr. Avramis is interested in the development of instruments and techniques that allow patients to have a more successful and less painful surgical experience.

Dr. Avramis was recognized by Texas Top Docs as a "Top Doctor" for his commitment to excellence in Orthopedic Surgery for 2025.
Dr. Avramis has been nominated for the fifth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs.
D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the "Face of Orthopedics" for 2026. Read more here.
Read Dr. Avramis's article, "How to talk to your doctor about your back pain."
Read Dr. Avramis's article, "Seeing a spine doctor? How to prepare and what questions to ask."
Read Dr. Avramis's article, "Tech neck is real: 7 smart ways to prevent or treat it."

Dr.  Avramis has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Texas Monthly.
Watch here as Dr. Avramis discusses our growing understanding of pediatric idiopathic scoliosis, how it's diagnosed and what options there are to treat it.
Dr. Avramis talks with Sam Baker, with KERA News, about 'Tech neck:' Why too much onscreen time can cause injuries and how to fix it.
Read Dr. Avramis's article, "Spondylosis vs. spondylolisthesis: What’s the difference?".
Read Dr. Avramis's article, "3 simple ways to relieve scoliosis pain at home."