Meet the Doctor
Christopher A. Yeung, M.D.
- Top Doc Award by Phoenix Magazine for 2009 – 2010, 2012 – 2025
- Phoenix Magazine’s TOP DOCTOR – 10 years Excellence Award
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. We understand that patients suffering in pain lead busy lives, want relief, and get back to life as soon as possible.
This ultra minimally invasive spine surgery is the most effective surgical technique that relieves a herniated disc, low back pain, and sciatica. Because it utilizes a 1/4 inch incision, patients recover faster than minimally invasive spine surgery.
Shorter recovery time and return to work
Smaller incision-less post-operative pain
Conscious IV sedation and local anesthetic – less risk, avoiding general anesthesia
Reduced post-operative infection risk
Spine fusion alternative – in individual select patients
This highly innovative technique was developed by Anthony Yeung, MD, founder of DISC (retired). Thousands of patients have traveled from around the world seeking endoscopic spine surgery in Phoenix, AZ.
of patients left the second opinion with a new or refined diagnosis
of patients referred for a second opinion had the wrong surgery recommended by the first surgeon
When your neck or back pain prohibits you from working and living an active physical lifestyle, you should consult with our expert spine surgeons in Phoenix, AZ. The most common spinal conditions treated with an artificial disc replacement surgery are herniated disc and degenerative disc disease. Other conditions treated with an ADR are spinal cord compression or myelopathy, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy.
A recent clinical study comparing ADR to spine fusion surgery found that ADR patients return to work 20.9 days sooner than spine fusion patients. Patients most likely returned to work sooner because they did not have to wait for a bone fusion to occur like spine fusion patients do.
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For over 20 years Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is the recognized worldwide leader of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Phoenix, AZ. The DISC difference starts with compassionate care. We listen carefully to identify the patient’s pain and how it affects their daily life. We get to know you and your goals. Then, we customize a treatment plan that exceeds your goals and gets you back to life!
Our DISC spine specialists commonly treat sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, spinal stenosis, neck pain, low back pain, and degenerative disc disease. We also see many patients seeking a second opinion or alternatives to spine fusion surgery.
DISC is also the innovator and recognized leader in endoscopic spine surgery, and clinical trials of new artificial disc replacement devices. Patients, professional athletes, and our physician peers choose DISC surgeons for many reasons, however, four distinct reasons distinguish us from other practices.
Our spine health blog features up-to-date spine education and expert spine tips from our spine specialists here at DISC.
By Mark Wang, MD Back pain is a prevalent experience for most people at some point in their adult lives. Applying heat or ice is one of the tried-and-true methods of at-home treatment for back pain, but how do you know which method to use and when? Get to know how to use ice or heat for back pain and when to use both.
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: […]
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: […]
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 […]
Congratulations to DISC’s surgeons, Christopher Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari, for being chosen as Phoenix Magazine’s TOP DOCTOR in 2023.
Register today for Amplify Surgical’s 2nd Annual Endoscopic Spine Symposium, featuring dualPortal™ and dualX® System on March 4, 2023.
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