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 Phoenix
Magazine Top Doctors 2026—a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,
innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix and
throughout Arizona.
This year’s award is especially meaningful as Drs. Yeung and Field have been recognized for
10 consecutive years, while Dr. Salari earns his 5th straight Top Doctor distinction. Their
dedication to patient care reflects consistent excellence and the respect they’ve earned from peers
for their expertise in spine surgery.
For more than two decades, Phoenix Magazine’s annual Top Doctor issue has been a source of trust for patients seeking excellent healthcare phsyicians in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area. The list is selected by physician peers who nominate their colleagues based on clinical skill, patient care and reputation.
The selection process involves:
Who better or uniquely to assess and evaluate a physician’s expertise than the medical professionals that work alongside them every day. Peer recognition signals strong credibility, and exceptional trust amongst their healthcare community
Achieving Top Doctor status once is an honor—earning it 10 consecutive years places Dr.
Yeung and Dr. Field among an elite group of physicians consistently recognized for excellence.
Dr. Christopher Yeung, MD
As one of the first surgeons pioneers to embrace and offer endoscopic spine surgery, Dr. Yeung has helped shape the evolution of ultra-minimally invasive spine techniques worldwide. He is often invited to share his skills and knowledge in lectures throughout the world on endoscopic spine surgery, motion preservation and minimally invasive techniques. His leadership in motion-preservation including artificial disc replacement and advanced endoscopic procedures, has allowed countless patients to avoid traditional open spine surgery and return to active lifestyles faster.
Dr. Justin Field, MD
Dr. Field’s decade of recognition reflects his reputation for surgical excellence, compassionate care, and innovation in cervical and lumbar spine surgery. Known for his patient-focused approach and expertise in artificial disc replacement and motion-sparing procedures, Dr. Field continues to advance DISC’s mission of getting “Patients Back To Enjoying Life Again”, by achieving better outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions.
Together, his decade-long Top Doctor streak highlights a culture of dedication, innovation, and excellence at DISC.
Dr. Nima Salari, MD
Dr. Nima Salari’s fifth consecutive Top Doctor recognition speaks to his rapid rise as a leading spine surgeon in Arizona. His expertise spans from complex degenerative spine conditions, motion preservation, endoscopic spine surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr.
Salari is widely respected for his meticulous surgical skill and dedication to writing and producing patient education videos and articles. His continued recognition reflects both outstanding clinical outcomes and strong peer
endorsement within the Arizona medical community.
These awards reinforce DISC’s reputation as community leaders in spine patient care, ultra-minimally invasive, and motion-preserving spine surgery. The recognition of multiple surgeons within the same
practice highlights a collaborative culture focused on:
For patients across Arizona, the United States, and internationally—including DISC’s growing
Canadian patient community—this recognition provides additional reassurance that their care is
guided by surgeons trusted and respected by their peers.
