Spine Institute of Arizona

Spine Institute of Arizona Arizona's premier multi-disciplinary spine practice. We are confident in providing you the best care possible. Phoenix, Anthem and Prescott locations.

With a combined 75+ years of experience, our physicians specialize in conservative treatment options and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The Spine Institute of Arizona is the only Spine Care Center where every doctor has been named a "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine, in the fields of Spine Surgery, Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The Spine Institute of Arizona is th

e only multidisciplinary team in Arizona focused on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. Our goal is to restore the quality of life to our patients using methods that are both innovative and clinically proven. The Spine Institute of Arizona, established in 1998, consists of highly trained neck and back specialists integrated into helping our patients regain their mobility, comfort, and function. Together our team of specialist create a unique multidisciplinary approach allowing us to offer the patient comprehensive spinal care for both neck and back conditions. We understand that neck pain and back pain is a life-altering condition and each patient is an individual with specific needs. At the Spine Institute of Arizona we offer multiple approaches to the care of spinal disorders in one setting, which provides patients with a convenient, timely, and cost-effective solution for the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions. Our disciplines include Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chiropractic Care, Pain Management, Injection Services, Physical Therapy, and EMG/NCV Testing. We at the Spine Institute of Arizona understand that when patients are in pain they prefer their care to be convenient and easily accessible. What began as one central location in the north valley has now grown into four convenient locations across the valley. We are providers for all Arizona worker's compensation carriers, as well as Medicare, and most major commercial insurance plans (HMO/PPO). This allows us to conveniently schedule you to be seen quickly at our Scottsdale, Glendale, Ahwatukee, N.

If you're on a GLP-1 medication weight loss medications  and noticing new back pain, it may not be the drug itself – but...
07/30/2026

If you're on a GLP-1 medication weight loss medications and noticing new back pain, it may not be the drug itself – but instead rapid muscle loss.

Edward Dohring M.D. recently explained some of the misconceptions about these medications and how complaints of back pain while on these medications may come from muscle loss, including those that support your lower back.

The pain is usually temporary, and proper nutrition combined with strength-building exercises can help your body adjust.

Watch the full story on FOX 10 Phoenix: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/doctors-warn-rapid-weight-loss-from-popular-medications-can-cause-back-pain

Please join us in welcoming Dr. J. Drake Wakefield to our team!Dr. Wakefield is a board-certified anesthesiologist and i...
07/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. J. Drake Wakefield to our team!

Dr. Wakefield is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician who brings extensive expertise in nonsurgical pain care.
We’re very excited to have you as part of our team!

Considering lumbar fusion surgery? Here's something worth knowing. Dr. Michael Conti Mica contributed to a new study val...
07/27/2026

Considering lumbar fusion surgery? Here's something worth knowing.

Dr. Michael Conti Mica contributed to a new study validating a technique that monitors nerve health in real time during a common spine procedure.

In the study, the technique helped to catch 100% of nerve injuries as they happened, giving surgeons the chance to react immediately instead of finding out after the fact.

We’re proud to have Dr. Conti Mica contributing to research that's shaping safer, more reproducible outcomes in spine surgery.

Full article: https://thejns.org/spine/view/journals/j-neurosurg-spine/45/1/article-p55.xml

The future of spine surgery is being built with patients in mind every step of the way. Surgeons like our own Keven Burn...
07/22/2026

The future of spine surgery is being built with patients in mind every step of the way.

Surgeons like our own Keven Burns M.D. aren’t just using new technology – they’re helping to design it to optimize patient outcomes.

For patients, this means less recovery time, less time under anesthesia, less postoperative pain, and getting back to everyday life and normal activities sooner.

Read more here about how Dr. Burns is working on innovations to improve patient care and patient outcomes in Arizona: https://inbusinessphx.com/healthcare-wellness/how-local-surgeons-are-influencing-the-future-of-spine-surgery

Same team. Same care. New look. While things may look a little different around here, what matters most hasn’t changed –...
07/13/2026

Same team. Same care. New look.

While things may look a little different around here, what matters most hasn’t changed – the trusted team behind your care.

Explore the new experience and book a consult - https://www.spineaz.com

Spine surgery can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. When needed, we prioritize minimally invasive techniques desi...
07/11/2026

Spine surgery can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone.

When needed, we prioritize minimally invasive techniques designed to support a smoother recovery and better outcomes.

Not all spine care means surgery.Many patients find relief through non-surgical treatments focused on reducing pain, imp...
07/09/2026

Not all spine care means surgery.

Many patients find relief through non-surgical treatments focused on reducing pain, improving movement, and helping you get back to daily life.

Your plan may include physical therapy, injections, pain management, chiropractic care, and more. Always tailored to what works for you.

A familiar face returns. Welcome back, Jen!
07/06/2026

A familiar face returns. Welcome back, Jen!

The Intracept ProcedureNot all chronic low back pain comes from the same source.For some patients, the basivertebral ner...
06/26/2026

The Intracept Procedure

Not all chronic low back pain comes from the same source.

For some patients, the basivertebral nerve, located in the center of the vertebral bodies of the spine, may contribute to low back pain, even after months or years of conservative treatments. If you are experiencing lower back pain that is worsened with prolonged sitting, forward bending, lifting or increased physical activity, you may be experiencing vertebrogenic pain.

For appropriately selected patients, the Intracept™ procedure may be one option to help address the source of this pain. Swipe through to learn more

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Is it just aging or something more? Many patients don’t realize they may be living with spinal stenosis. Instead, they n...
06/18/2026

Is it just aging or something more?

Many patients don’t realize they may be living with spinal stenosis. Instead, they notice subtle changes like slower walking, more frequent breaks or giving up on the activities they enjoy, and assume it’s just part of getting older.

Keven Burns M.D. was recently featured in Becker's Spine Review discussing how the condition is often missed early, leading patients to adapt to symptoms before seeking care.

Read the full article: https://www.beckersspine.com/spine/why-spine-surgeons-are-losing-patients-to-years-of-injections-and-ablations/

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9735 N 90th Place
Scottsdale, AZ
85258

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16029539500

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