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Desert Institute for Spine Care Board certified/fellowship trained spine surgeons serving spine patients in Phoenix, Arizona area. Our goal is to help our patients "ENJOY LIFE AGAIN."
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Desert Institute For Spine Care (DISC) offers comprehensive spine care to serve spine patients' needs suffering in pain from spine-related conditions. Our spine practice features the most advanced surgical options, such as endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our goals are to provide patients with long-term pain relief and improved physical function to enjoy life again. Our patients revere our expert board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons for excellent care, bedside manners, and proven results. DISC focuses its' spine care practice on our patients providing seamlessly coordinated care, one-stop service provided by internationally known spine specialists. DISC offers five convenient locations serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale, Arizona, to best serve our patients. The DISC patient experience is our priority! We listen carefully to your needs, and we treat you like one of our family members. Our expertise, experience and innovative patient care solutions have patients traveling to DISC from all over the United States and Internationally. Our spine surgeons are fellowship-trained, board-certified in orthopedic spine surgery, and collectively have 50 years of spine experience. DISC surgeons pioneered and popularized a group of least invasive surgical techniques called endoscopic spine surgery. These endoscopic procedures have revolutionized and changed the future of spine surgery and better patient outcomes. Recognized as innovators amongst their peers, our surgeons often speak internationally and nationally at spine medical conferences on their research and expertise. DISC surgeons are involved in ongoing FDA clinical trials and frequently publish in peer-reviewed spine journals. They continually teach their peers advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive spine techniques for painful, debilitating neck, and back ailments.

Did you know some spine conditions can be treated through an incision as small as ¼ inch?At Desert Institute for Spine C...
10/15/2026

Did you know some spine conditions can be treated through an incision as small as ¼ inch?

At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), our surgeons specialize in advanced endoscopic spine surgery, designed to treat certain causes of back pain, sciatica, and nerve compression while preserving surrounding muscle and tissue.

For appropriate patients, benefits may include less tissue disruption, outpatient treatment, and a faster recovery.

You may have more treatment options than you realize.

Discover endoscopic spine surgery at DISC:
https://www.sciatica.com/spine-treatments/endoscopic-spine-surgery/

📞 602-944-2900

🏃‍♂️ Can Athletes Return to Sports After Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)?For active individuals, getting back to the a...
10/13/2026

🏃‍♂️ Can Athletes Return to Sports After Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)?

For active individuals, getting back to the activities they love is a major goal after spine surgery.

Artificial Disc Replacement is designed to preserve spinal motion, but when can athletes safely return to training and competition?

Recovery timelines, activity restrictions, and return-to-sport decisions depend on the individual and their procedure.

🏆 Learn what athletes should know about returning to sports after ADR.



Athletes need phase-based guidance on ADR recovery and restrictions. Learn return-to-sport timelines for cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement.

NECK PAIN? COULD ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO SPINAL FUSION?If you're struggling with neck pain, arm...
10/07/2026

NECK PAIN? COULD ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO SPINAL FUSION?

If you're struggling with neck pain, arm pain, numbness, or weakness, understanding your surgical options matters.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement is a motion-preserving procedure designed to relieve nerve compression while maintaining natural neck movement in appropriate patients.

At DISC, our experienced spine surgeons can evaluate your condition and determine whether artificial disc replacement or another treatment is right for you.

Before deciding on neck surgery, explore your options!

👉 Learn about the procedure and request an evaluation:
https://www.sciatica.com/spine-treatments/cervical-artificial-disc-replacement/

📍 Phoenix • Gilbert • Glendale • Scottsdale
📞 602-944-2900

Back or neck pain? Get expert answers from Dr. Christopher A. Yeung!Dr. Yeung is a board-certified, fellowship-trained o...
10/05/2026

Back or neck pain? Get expert answers from Dr. Christopher A. Yeung!

Dr. Yeung is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and a leader in endoscopic spine surgery and cervical artificial disc replacement.

His philosophy? Finding the least invasive yet most effective treatment for your spine condition.

Whether you're seeking answers, exploring treatment options, or considering a second opinion before surgery, an in-person consultation can help you make an informed decision.

📍 4 Convenient Arizona Locations: Phoenix • Gilbert • Glendale • Scottsdale

Schedule your appointment today!

📞 602-944-2900
🌐 https://www.sciatica.com/our-team/christopher-a-yeung-m-d/

Mark J. Wang, M.D.Back or neck pain deserves more than a quick diagnosis.Dr. Mark Wang is a board-certified, fellowship-...
10/02/2026

Mark J. Wang, M.D.

Back or neck pain deserves more than a quick diagnosis.

Dr. Mark Wang is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon experienced in treating cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions. His approach emphasizes identifying the source of a patient’s pain and finding the least-invasive treatment that works, including motion-preservation and minimally invasive techniques when appropriate.

If pain is affecting your work, activity or quality of life, schedule an in-person evaluation and get answers about your options.

📍 Phoenix • Gilbert • Glendale • Scottsdale
👉 Request an appointment with Dr. Wang today. https://www.sciatica.com/contact/

Meet Dr. Mark Wang: https://www.sciatica.com/our-team/mark-wang-m-d/

Is degenerative disc disease keeping you from doing the things you enjoy?Degenerative disc changes can contribute to bac...
09/30/2026

Is degenerative disc disease keeping you from doing the things you enjoy?

Degenerative disc changes can contribute to back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, spasms, and even weakness. At DISC, the goal is to identify the actual source of your pain and start with the least invasive treatment option appropriate for your condition.

Treatment may include physical therapy, injections, medication, or—when needed—advanced options such as endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, Intracept, Coflex, or minimally invasive surgery.

Don’t just live with worsening back or neck pain. Get answers and understand your options.

👉 Schedule an appointment with a DISC spine specialist today:
Learn about Degenerative Disc Disease & Request an Appointment
https://www.sciatica.com/spine-conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/

Justin S. Field, M.D.Your spine treatment shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.Dr. Justin Field is a board-certified, fellowsh...
09/28/2026

Justin S. Field, M.D.

Your spine treatment shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.

Dr. Justin Field is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement, motion-preserving technologies and adult spinal deformity care.

Whether you need a first evaluation or another opinion before surgery, an in-person visit can help you better understand your diagnosis and treatment choices.

📍 Convenient Arizona locations
👉 Schedule an appointment with Dr. Field. https://www.sciatica.com/contact/
Meet Dr. Justin Field: https://www.sciatica.com/our-team/justin-field-m-d/

DISC is proud to be featured by Medical Care Review as a Top Endoscopic Spine Surgery Practice for 2026. The article hig...
09/25/2026

DISC is proud to be featured by Medical Care Review as a Top Endoscopic Spine Surgery Practice for 2026. The article highlights DISC’s philosophy of providing the least invasive yet maximally effective treatment, with a focus on precision, motion preservation, and helping patients recover with less disruption.

👉 Read the full feature to learn how DISC is advancing endoscopic and minimally invasive spine care. https://www.medicalcarereview.com/desert-institute-for-spine-care-2026

Could a pinched nerve be causing your pain?Tingling, numbness, burning pain, weakness, or pain that travels into your ar...
09/23/2026

Could a pinched nerve be causing your pain?

Tingling, numbness, burning pain, weakness, or pain that travels into your arms or legs may be signs of a pinched nerve. At DISC, the goal is to identify what’s compressing the nerve and find the least-invasive treatment option appropriate for you.

Find the cause. Understand your options. Get back to enjoying life.

Learn more about Pinched Nerves at DISC: https://www.sciatica.com/spine-conditions/pinched-nerve/

Waiting months for answers about back or neck pain?For many Canadians, access to spine specialists can take nearly a yea...
09/22/2026

Waiting months for answers about back or neck pain?

For many Canadians, access to spine specialists can take nearly a year. Fraser Institute data cited in our new article reports median referral-to-treatment waits of 49.9 weeks for neurosurgery and 48.6 weeks for orthopedic surgery.

Our latest article explains when a Virtual Second Opinion may help you better understand your MRI, diagnosis, and treatment options—without traveling to Phoenix first. DISC’s Virtual Second Opinion is $700 USD and includes MRI/record review, a virtual consultation with a DISC spine surgeon, and a written summary.

You may have to wait for treatment. You don’t have to wait for another opinion.

👉 Read the article: Canada Spine Surgery Wait Times—When to Consider a Virtual Second Opinion: https://www.sciatica.com/blog/canada-spine-surgery-wait-times-when-to-consider-virtual-second-opinion/

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Address

1635 East Myrtle Avenue Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ
85020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16029442900

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