DISC Sports & Spine Center

DISC Sports & Spine Center Diagnosis. Treatment. Recovery. Comprehensive Spine & MSK Care Led by World-Class Physicians It is also an official partner of Red Bull Athlete Performance Center.
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DISC Sports & Spine Center is California's premier provider of spine care, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine. With a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center in Newport Beach and full-service clinic in Marina del Rey, DISC has set a new standard for high-acuity, minimally invasive spine surgery and orthopedic sports medicine surgery in an outpatient setting, both safely and on a c

ost-effective basis. DISC, which accepts most major insurance plans, is a subsidiary of Trias Global and a Chicago Pacific Founders portfolio company. Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr., founded DISC with the vision of delivering an unparalleled patient experience for those suffering from sports injuries, orthopedic issues, and spine disorders. Since its founding, DISC has developed a highly integrated approach that customizes care across disciplines while embracing minimally and non-invasive techniques. Our individually picked, highly specialized physicians apply both established and innovative solutions to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate their patients in a one-stop, multi-disciplinary setting. With a wide range of specialists under one roof, the result is an unmatched continuity of care with more efficiency, less stress for the patient, and a zero MRSA infection rate.

Care is most effective when every stage is aligned.DISC and Tri-City Medical Center work together to provide coordinated...
05/29/2026

Care is most effective when every stage is aligned.

DISC and Tri-City Medical Center work together to provide coordinated spine and orthopedic care across both outpatient and hospital-based settings. This collaboration allows for seamless transitions between evaluation, imaging, surgical planning, and recovery—ensuring that patients receive the appropriate level of care based on their condition and clinical needs.

Some procedures are best suited for an outpatient environment, where efficiency and specialization support faster recovery. Others require the resources of a hospital setting for more complex or medically involved cases. Through this integrated model, care decisions are guided by what is safest and most effective for each patient—not by limitations of the setting.

The result is a structured, connected system where specialists, facilities, and care pathways work together to support continuity from diagnosis through recovery.









05/26/2026

At DISC, patient care is shaped not only by treatment, but by the clinical expertise, collaboration, and standards behind every decision.

For more than two decades, Dr. Alexander Hersel has built his practice around advanced interventional pain management and close multidisciplinary collaboration with spine and orthopedic surgeons. That same commitment to thoughtful, high-level care helped establish DISC Thousand Oaks — a center designed to support greater procedural complexity, seamless coordination, and an elevated clinical standard.

Every aspect of the facility was developed with intention, from the infrastructure and technology within the space to the patient experience and level of care delivered throughout it. The objective remains consistent: to create an environment capable of supporting advanced procedures with precision, efficiency, and confidence.

Because exceptional care requires more than expertise alone. It requires the right team, the right environment, and a commitment to excellence at every level.











05/23/2026

Access to specialized spine care is no longer limited by geography. DISC Surgery Center at Palm Beach serves as a destination for patients seeking advanced, minimally invasive spine procedures, without the complexity of traditional hospital systems.

For out-of-market personal injury and worker’s compensation cases, this model offers a more controlled, coordinated experience, supported by dedicated care teams and streamlined logistics from consultation through recovery.

Palm Beach becomes more than a destination — it becomes part of a more streamlined and efficient path to care.










North San Diego deserves more than isolated options. It deserves alignment.The collaboration between DISC Carlsbad and T...
05/21/2026

North San Diego deserves more than isolated options. It deserves alignment.

The collaboration between DISC Carlsbad and Tri-City Medical Center establishes a regional model that pairs outpatient surgical specialization with hospital-level capability. Each environment serves a defined role within a structured framework that prioritizes safety and long-term function.

This is not about shifting procedures from one building to another. It is about ensuring that each patient is treated in the setting that best supports their clinical profile, recovery timeline, and overall health.
Shared accountability. Structured coordination.

A higher standard for spine and orthopedic care in North County.









Pain does not always reflect the full picture.Two patients may report similar levels of discomfort, but their functional...
05/18/2026

Pain does not always reflect the full picture.

Two patients may report similar levels of discomfort, but their functional limitations can be very different. One may be able to stay active with minor adjustments, while the other experiences significant restrictions in movement, sleep, or daily activity.

At DISC, treatment decisions are based on both pain and function. Physicians evaluate how symptoms affect mobility, strength, coordination, and overall quality of life—not just how pain is described.

This distinction helps guide appropriate care. The goal is not simply to reduce discomfort, but to restore reliable function and support long-term movement.








High-quality surgical care depends on more than technical ex*****on. It depends on preparation, coordination, and vigila...
05/15/2026

High-quality surgical care depends on more than technical ex*****on. It depends on preparation, coordination, and vigilance at every stage of the patient experience.

DISC nurses specialize exclusively in outpatient spine and orthopedic care, working within clearly defined workflows that support safety from preoperative preparation through discharge. They monitor clinical status, reinforce surgical protocols, guide patients through recovery milestones, and ensure communication remains clear and consistent throughout the process.

Because they operate within a focused musculoskeletal environment, DISC nursing teams bring repetition, familiarity, and discipline to each case. That consistency reduces variability and supports smoother transitions from operating room to recovery.

Surgical excellence is a team effort. At DISC, nursing leadership is a foundational part of the structure that makes predictable, well-coordinated care possible.









Fragmented care can delay recovery and create confusion. Coordination reduces both.DISC Carlsbad and Tri-City Medical Ce...
05/13/2026

Fragmented care can delay recovery and create confusion. Coordination reduces both.

DISC Carlsbad and Tri-City Medical Center function within a shared continuum of spine and orthopedic care. Evaluation, imaging review, surgical planning, and postoperative follow-up remain aligned even when the treatment setting changes.

Routine outpatient procedures benefit from DISC’s focused surgical environment and streamlined recovery process. Advanced or higher-risk cases transition smoothly into the hospital setting without disrupting the care plan or clinical oversight.

Patients experience one unified system, not two separate organizations.

Consistency across environments supports clarity, confidence, and stronger long-term outcomes.









Successful surgery begins long before the operating room. Preoperative planning includes detailed imaging review, spinal...
05/11/2026

Successful surgery begins long before the operating room. Preoperative planning includes detailed imaging review, spinal alignment analysis, confirmation of operative levels, and evaluation of adjacent segments. This process helps prevent wrong-level surgery, unnecessary fusion, and excessive tissue disruption.

Intraoperative technologies such as 3D imaging, navigation systems, robotics, and surgical microscopes enhance visualization and support precise ex*****on. These tools function within a structured plan developed through careful assessment.

Planning reduces variability. Judgment guides technology. Together, they protect patients and support smoother recovery.









Traditional hospital systems are designed to manage a wide range of medical needs at once. DISC Surgery Center at Palm B...
05/06/2026

Traditional hospital systems are designed to manage a wide range of medical needs at once. DISC Surgery Center at Palm Beach is built with a different focus — precision, efficiency, and successful outcomes.

As an outpatient surgery center, care is delivered through minimally invasive techniques, dedicated surgical teams, and highly coordinated pathways that align each stage of treatment, from initial evaluation through recovery.

This level of specialization allows for a more streamlined experience, often supporting faster recovery, reduced downtime, and a more predictable path forward for patients.

At DISC, efficiency isn’t about speed alone, it’s about delivering the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.














Pain location alone does not reliably identify its source. Leg pain may originate from lumbar nerve compression. Low bac...
05/04/2026

Pain location alone does not reliably identify its source. Leg pain may originate from lumbar nerve compression. Low back discomfort can stem from hip pathology or sacroiliac dysfunction. Neck conditions may produce shoulder or arm symptoms along specific nerve pathways.

Accurate diagnosis requires pattern-based evaluation. Physicians assess what movements provoke symptoms, what positions relieve them, how pain behaves at night, and how it affects daily function. These patterns often clarify whether discomfort is muscular, joint-related, or neurologic.

Imaging supports this process, but it does not replace clinical interpretation. Careful assessment ensures treatment targets the true generator of symptoms rather than reacting to surface presentation.

Pictured here: Dr. Travis Ladner, Dr. Braden McKnight, and Dr. Vivek Babaria—DISC physicians committed to detailed clinical evaluation that distinguishes the true source of pain before determining treatment.









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3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 1250
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19499887800

Website

https://linktr.ee/discmd

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