USA Health Spine Institute

09/05/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, highlights in this FORBES article the many unsung heroes who make neurosurgical care possible, from environmental services to X-ray technicians.

Neurosurgery takes more than just a neurosurgeon. So who are all these people helping with surgery? Why are there so many people in the operating room?

07/31/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, has been named a 2025 Healthcare Research All-Star by Avant-garde Health — placing him among the top 5% of neurosurgeons and spine specialists nationwide for published research.

A prolific author and national speaker, Menger’s research spans a wide range of clinical and policy-focused topics, including the integration of efficient care delivery models in complex spine surgery. His academic contributions continue to inform national best practices and influence the future o...

06/20/2025

The USA Health neurosurgery team made a remarkable impact at the 2025 Neurosurgical Society of Alabama Annual Conference, demonstrating exceptional leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and valuable educational contributions. https://ow.ly/X42N50WbQK3

05/22/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, chief of complex spine surgery, associate professor of neurosurgery, and vice chair of neurosurgery at USA Health, recently presented innovative research at the 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland.

The event was hosted by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), where Menger is an active fellow. IMAST brings together top spine surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in spine surgery.

In his presentation, “Use of a Novel Screw Fusion Implant for Pelvic Fixation: Results from a Prospective Multicenter Trial,” Menger shared findings from a collaborative study focused on reducing complications in spine surgery, particularly at the lumbosacral junction—the complex area where the spine connects to the pelvis.

Learn more. https://ow.ly/ulvN50VWyRq

04/03/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, was selected for a highly competitive Scoliosis Research Society program to develop the next generation of leaders in spine surgery. https://ow.ly/VMu250VoZyu

03/27/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, was selected for a highly competitive Scoliosis Research Society program to develop the next generation of leaders in spine surgery. https://ow.ly/4WTJ50VoZys

01/17/2025

A team of faculty, fellows, and medical students from the USA Health Department of Neurosurgery gave a total of 10 presentations at the 2024 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) —the largest international conference in neurosurgery. https://ow.ly/FwE950UHerM

10/29/2024

Neurosurgery faculty and medical students made notable contributions at a recent meeting of the North American Skull Base Society, the most prestigious skull base society in the U.S. https://ow.ly/e6h850TS63A

10/11/2024

USA Health welcomes Marc Manix, M.D., FAANS., a neurosurgeon specially trained in endoscopic spine surgery with extensive experience in treating level I trauma cases.

Manix said he chose to practice at an academic system because he believes it is the best fit for his personality and the type of work he enjoys, which is a breadth of cases and the opportunity to teach.

To learn more about USA Health Neurosurgery, visit https://www.usahealthsystem.com/services/neurosurgery.

10/11/2024

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, chief of complex spine surgery, associate professor of neurosurgery, and vice chair of neurosurgery at USA Health, was accepted into the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) as an Active Fellow. Menger is currently the only Active Fellow of the SRS in the Mobile area and one of five full members in Alabama.

"Selection is a testament to our entire team from nursing to physical therapy to advanced practice providers. We are very proud of the level of complex care we are able to provide here, locally, at USA Health, in Mobile, Alabama," said Richard Menger, M.D., MPA.

08/05/2024

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, chief of complex spine surgery, participated in faculty lectures at the University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery Course in Honolulu, Hawaii. https://ow.ly/140G50SPEgX

03/07/2024

Nominations are now being accepted by way of online votes for the next crop of Nappie Award finalists. Participants can vote once per day in more than 300 categories https://ow.ly/OYbi50QMJef