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What We Do

We get patients back to ENJOYING LIFE AGAIN. DISC focuses on seamlessly coordinated patient care, identifying and treating the pain generator, and proven long-term results.

Our expertise, experience and innovative patient care solutions have patients traveling to DISC from all over the United States, and the world.

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The DISC Difference

Utilize the Broadest Array of Treatment Options

Non-surgical and surgical options include endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Offer Innovative Surgical Solutions

Our founder, Anthony Yeung, MD (retired), is the pioneer and innovator of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Dorsal Endoscopic Rhizotomy, and Diagnostic Surgical Pain Management. Each of our surgeons has extensive endoscopic spine training, and vast experience treating thousands of patients.

Offer Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)

An excellent spinal fusion alternative for patients suffering from back and neck pain. We participate in patient clinical trials for new technology advances in ADR.

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Provide Dedicated and Customized Patient Care

Providing long-term pain relief, improving physical function so patients, professional athletes, and weekend sports enthusiasts can enjoy life again.

Train Some of the World’s Elite Spine Surgeons

DISC surgeons provide fellowship programs, surgeon training courses, and routinely publish educational book chapters and clinical research.

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Our World Elite Spine Surgeons

Christopher Yeung, MD

Christopher Yeung, MD
Justin Field, MD

Justin Field, MD
Nima Salari, MD

Nima Salari, MD
Joshua Abrams, MD

Joshua Abrams, MD
Mark Wang, MD

Mark Wang, MD

Who We Are

People in pain should not have to wait.

Our Phoenix based spine surgeons are fellowship-trained, board-certified in orthopedic spine surgery, and collectively have 50 years of spine experience.

They are recognized as innovators amongst their peers and often speak about their research and expertise at spine medical conferences worldwide.

  • Leaders in Least Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery: as well as Artificial Disc Replacement, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
  • Expert Spine Surgeons: Our spine specialists have collectively 50 years of experience and are thought leaders amongst their peers.
  • Compassionate Caring Professionals: Patients suffering in pain should not 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.
  • Preferred Orthopedic Spine Surgeons: Professional sports teams and athletes seek our surgeons’ expertise because of our least invasive procedures, and our reputation for results. Also, our surgeon peers often refer their patients to us, and when in pain personally, they travel to DISC for results.

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See What Our Patients Are Saying!

Don’t just take our word for it. See what patients of DISC are saying about their experiences with our highly-skilled spine surgeons.

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Why Choose Us

We understand that patients suffering in pain lead busy lives, want relief, and get back to life as soon as possible. DISC surgeons commonly treat a wide range of issues, including sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, spinal stenosis, neck pain, low back pain, and degenerative disc disease.

Our team of spine surgeons in Phoenix, AZ, can diagnose back and neck problems and customize treatment plans that cater to our patient’s goals and active lifestyles. We also accommodate spine medical tourism patients willing to travel from all over the United States, Canada, and Internationally.

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Proven Results

Our least invasive surgical procedures provide patients excellent results, long-term pain relief, improved function, and faster return to work, activity, and life.

We Treat the Source of Your Pain

Our spine specialists have developed a personalized pain mapping system that pinpoints the spine pain generator. We then tailor a treatment plan that provides long-term relief.

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Conveniently Located in Multiple Arizona Locations

Serving the greater Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, and Scottsdale, AZ areas. Squaw Peak Surgical Facility is located next to the clinic for patient’s convenience for outpatient procedures.

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Patients Travel to and Trust DISC

Patients travel to us from all over the United States, Canada, and abroad. DISC works with all insurance plans (on a case-by-case basis).

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Schedule an Appointment with DISC and Get Back to Living

Suffering in pain and not sleeping well at night? We understand how chronic back and leg pain can disrupt your busy days. Our orthopedic spine specialists in Phoenix are available to help you get an accurate spine diagnosis and customize an innovative treatment plan to get back to enjoying life. Schedule an appointment with one of our compassionate expert spine surgeons today.

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Our spine health blog features up-to-date spine education and expert spine tips from our spine specialists here at DISC.

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Empowering Innovative Research and Programs to Enhance Children’s Health and Quality of Life
April 28, 2026

Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Safe?
April 28, 2026

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April 20, 2026

Why Some Surgeons Recommend ADR Over Fusion
April 16, 2026

Differences Between Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy and Laminotomy
April 15, 2026

Endoscopic Surgery vs. ADR
March 26, 2026

What Is Endoscopic Decompression?
March 26, 2026

Why Some Surgeons Don’t Offer Endoscopic Surgery
March 20, 2026

Endoscopic vs Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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March 2, 2026

Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026

The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026—a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year’s award is […]
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January 29, 2026

Recognition for Excellence: Our DISC Spine Surgeons Named Castle Connolly “Top Doctors for 2026”

At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) in Phoenix, Arizona, excellence in spine surgery isour standard of care. We are proud to recognize our esteemed spine surgeons for earning theCastle Connolly Top Doctor honors for 2026, the most respected peer-reviewed award inAmerican medicine.Castle Connelly’s Top Doctors gives recognition to physicians who are nominated consistentlyby their […]
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November 13, 2025

DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ 2026
August 6, 2025

DISC Surgeons Awarded – America’s Leading Doctors for 2025

Celebrating Excellence: Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari Named America’s Leading Doctors 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America’s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties. Publication Date: […]
July 16, 2025

Congratulations Dr. Field

Congratulations to Dr. Justin Field on recently passing the milestone of 25 patients treated with Barricaid, a pioneering annular closure device (ACD) and earning the distinction of Barricaid Gold Center of Excellence! This 50 year old female patient is a flight attendant who suffered a disc herniation at L5-S1. Dr. Field performed a discectomy with Barricaid to relieve […]
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April 5, 2024

Castle Connolly’s National Top Doctor 2024
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February 13, 2024

Congratulations to DISC’s surgeon Dr. Nima Salari – “Top Doctor for 2024” list. 
Award for Dr. Wang Being Named to Top Doctors 2024
February 8, 2024

Dr. Wang Receives Top Doctor 2024 Award
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February 6, 2024

DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ
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Our Locations

Squaw Peak

1635 East Myrtle Avenue Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

West Valley

18700 North 64th Drive Suite 105, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Scottsdale

8630 East Vía de Ventura Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA

East Valley

3487 South Mercy Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, USA

Phoenix

1635 East Myrtle Avenue Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA