If you’re suffering from excruciating back or neck pain, you may be wondering: where is a spine surgeon near me?
At Integrity Spine and Orthopedics, our Jacksonville, FL, clinic is led by Michael C. Weiss, D.O., FAOAO, an experienced spine surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures. Minimally invasive spine surgeries are a safer alternative to open surgeries for treating herniated discs, pinched nerves, spinal stenosis and other spine conditions.
Keep reading to learn more about when it’s time to consider spine surgery and the minimally invasive options we offer.
Michael C. Weiss, D.O., FAOAO, is the Chief Medical Director and Chief of Surgical Operations at our clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He’s a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in spine surgery. Additionally, he’s received specialized training for minimally invasive spine procedures.
During his career, Dr. Weiss spent 15 years practicing as an orthopedic surgeon, followed by 14 years practicing as a spine surgeon, before he became Chief Medical Director at Integrity Spine and Orthopedics. He’s an expert at performing both major spine surgeries and a broad range of minimally invasive spine procedures.
Dr. Weiss applies best practices for spine surgery and pain management to every patient he treats. His primary care goal is to help patients reduce their pain, increase mobility and get back to doing the activities they love. He has extensive experience using minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat the following spine conditions:
If you’re experiencing acute or chronic back and neck pain, contact our clinic to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Weiss.
If you have a back or spine injury like a slipped disc or early-stage degenerative disc disease, your surgeon likely won’t recommend surgery right away. Many spine conditions can be managed or treated with conservative measures like rest and activity modifications, over-the-counter medications, ice and heat therapy, corticosteroid injections, stretching and physical therapy. Rest assured that your doctor will explore all treatment options before recommending surgery.
However, there are cases where surgery may be the best option to reduce pain, restore movement and improve your quality of life. Consider spine surgery if you’re experiencing the following:
Many patients live with severe and debilitating back pain for years because the thought of getting surgery is scary and unappealing. But modern surgical techniques have advanced far beyond long, invasive open surgeries. Today, many patients are candidates for minimally invasive procedures that have fewer risks than open surgery.
Keep reading to learn about some of the minimally invasive spinal surgeries Dr. Weiss performs at Integrity Spine and Orthopedics.
Minimally invasive spine surgeries use minimally invasive techniques to repair or remove damaged spinal discs, relieve pressure on compressed nerves, create more space in the spine and stabilize spinal structures. These procedures provide a number of benefits over invasive open surgeries. They require smaller incisions, result in less tissue damage, lower the risk of infection and have fewer complications. Additionally, many minimally invasive procedures can be performed as outpatient procedures in an ambulatory surgery center, allowing patients to return home the same day and avoid a lengthy hospital stay.
There are no restrictions or downtime after surgery. Patients can return home the same day, and many resume their normal activities within a few weeks. The recovery and rehabilitation period is far shorter than it is for open surgeries.
Dr. Weiss performs the following minimally invasive procedures to treat spinal injuries and conditions:
At Integrity Spine and Orthopedics in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Weiss specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic back, spine and joint conditions. If you’re experiencing acute or chronic pain, weakness, or a loss of mobility, contact us to schedule a consultation with our team.
Call us at 904-456-0017 or contact us online to request an appointment.