Arizona’s Best Back and Neck Orthopedic Spine Surgeons
Helping Our Patients ENJOY LIFE AGAIN!
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- Out-of-State Spring Training Teams
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Worldwide Leaders in Endoscopic Spine Surgery
People in pain should NEVER have to wait!
We genuinely empathize with our patients and the pain that affects their lives. We listen carefully and with compassion to each patient’s story. We treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms. We understand that patients suffering in pain lead busy lives, want relief, and get back to life as soon as possible.
This ultra minimally invasive spine surgery is the most effective surgical technique that relieves a herniated disc, low back pain, and sciatica. Because it utilizes a 1/4 inch incision, patients recover faster than minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Shorter recovery time and return to work
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Smaller incision-less post-operative pain
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Conscious IV sedation and local anesthetic – less risk, avoiding general anesthesia
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Reduced post-operative infection risk
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Spine fusion alternative – in individual select patients
This highly innovative technique was developed by Anthony Yeung, MD, founder of DISC (retired). Thousands of patients have traveled from around the world seeking endoscopic spine surgery in Phoenix, AZ.
Why Get a Second Opinion From DISC? In A Recent Study
88
of patients left the second opinion with a new or refined diagnosis
33
of patients referred for a second opinion had the wrong surgery recommended by the first surgeon
Artificial Disc Replacement in Phoenix, AZ
Are You A Candidate For Artificial Disc Replacement?
When your neck or back pain prohibits you from working and living an active physical lifestyle, you should consult with our expert spine surgeons in Phoenix, AZ. The most common spinal conditions treated with an artificial disc replacement surgery are herniated disc and degenerative disc disease. Other conditions treated with an ADR are spinal cord compression or myelopathy, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy.
A recent clinical study comparing ADR to spine fusion surgery found that ADR patients return to work 20.9 days sooner than spine fusion patients. Patients most likely returned to work sooner because they did not have to wait for a bone fusion to occur like spine fusion patients do.
Benefits of Artificial Disc Replacement
- Motion Preservation
- Return to Work Faster
- Less Likelihood of Future Surgery
- Less Stress on Adjacent Discs
Meet the Doctor
Christopher A. Yeung, M.D.
- Top Doc Award by Phoenix Magazine for 2009 – 2010, 2012 – 2024
- Phoenix Magazine’s TOP DOCTOR – 10 years Excellence Award
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Justin Field, M.D.
- Top Doc Award by Phoenix Magazine for 2009, 2011-2021, 2023, 2024
- Phoenix Magazine’s TOP DOCTOR – 10 years Excellence Award
Meet the Doctor
Nima Salari, M.D.
- Top Doc Award by Phoenix Magazine for 2016 – 2017, 2019 – 2020, 2022 – 2023, 2023-2024
- AZ Top Doctor 2022 – 2024
Meet the Doctor
Joshua Abrams, D.O.
- National Top Doctor Award by Castle Connolly 2024
- 100 Best Doctors in Arizona For 2024 by AZBusiness Magazine
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Mark Wang, M.D.
- Top Doc Award by Phoenix Magazine for 2013, 2014, 2017
- Vitals Patients’ Choice Award 2011 – 2018, 2020
Experience the DISC Difference!
LEADERS IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE CARE
For over 20 years Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is the recognized worldwide leader of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Phoenix, AZ. The DISC difference starts with compassionate care. We listen carefully to identify the patient’s pain and how it affects their daily life. We get to know you and your goals. Then, we customize a treatment plan that exceeds your goals and gets you back to life!
Our DISC spine specialists commonly treat sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, spinal stenosis, neck pain, low back pain, and degenerative disc disease. We also see many patients seeking a second opinion or alternatives to spine fusion surgery.
DISC is also the innovator and recognized leader in endoscopic spine surgery, and clinical trials of new artificial disc replacement devices. Patients, professional athletes, and our physician peers choose DISC surgeons for many reasons, however, four distinct reasons distinguish us from other practices.
ENJOY LIFE AGAIN!
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1635 East Myrtle Avenue Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA