Desert Institute for Spine Care

Desert Institute for Spine Care Board certified/fellowship trained spine surgeons serving spine patients in Phoenix, Arizona area. Our goal is to help our patients "ENJOY LIFE AGAIN."
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Desert Institute For Spine Care (DISC) offers comprehensive spine care to serve spine patients' needs suffering in pain from spine-related conditions. Our spine practice features the most advanced surgical options, such as endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our goals are to provide patients with long-term pain relief and improved physical function to enjoy life again. Our patients revere our expert board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons for excellent care, bedside manners, and proven results. DISC focuses its' spine care practice on our patients providing seamlessly coordinated care, one-stop service provided by internationally known spine specialists. DISC offers five convenient locations serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale, Arizona, to best serve our patients. The DISC patient experience is our priority! We listen carefully to your needs, and we treat you like one of our family members. Our expertise, experience and innovative patient care solutions have patients traveling to DISC from all over the United States and Internationally. Our spine surgeons are fellowship-trained, board-certified in orthopedic spine surgery, and collectively have 50 years of spine experience. DISC surgeons pioneered and popularized a group of least invasive surgical techniques called endoscopic spine surgery. These endoscopic procedures have revolutionized and changed the future of spine surgery and better patient outcomes. Recognized as innovators amongst their peers, our surgeons often speak internationally and nationally at spine medical conferences on their research and expertise. DISC surgeons are involved in ongoing FDA clinical trials and frequently publish in peer-reviewed spine journals. They continually teach their peers advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive spine techniques for painful, debilitating neck, and back ailments.

Injured in an accident? Your spine may be affected more than you realize.Personal injuries from car crashes, falls, or s...
03/12/2026

Injured in an accident? Your spine may be affected more than you realize.

Personal injuries from car crashes, falls, or sports accidents can lead to hidden spine problems like herniated discs, nerve compression, and chronic pain. Early evaluation is key to identifying the root cause and preventing long-term complications that impact your mobility and quality of life.

👉 Learn how spine injuries can affect your overall well-being — and what steps you can take toward recovery:
https://www.sciatica.com/blog/understanding-personal-injury-the-impact-on-the-spine-and-your-well-being/

At the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), our focus is simple — deliver advanced spine care with less disruption to...
03/11/2026

At the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), our focus is simple — deliver advanced spine care with less disruption to your life. Our surgeons are leaders in Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery, using small ¼-inch incisions and precision visualization to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative conditions.

âś… Less muscle damage
âś… Reduced postoperative pain & lower opioid use
âś… Outpatient procedures with same-day walking
âś… Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities

Patients from across the country trust DISC for innovative solutions designed to relieve nerve pain while preserving motion and function.

✨ Not sure if surgery is right for you? Start with a Virtual Second Opinion and connect with our spine experts from anywhere.

👉 Learn more: https://www.sciatica.com/

03/10/2026
03/09/2026

🎥 Tiny Incision. Big Relief.

What if your back surgery didn’t require a large incision, long hospital stay, or months of recovery?

In this short video, you’ll see how endoscopic spine surgery is changing the way we treat herniated discs, sciatica, and nerve compression — using a small incision (about ¼ inch), specialized instruments, and advanced visualization to precisely target the source of pain.

Less muscle disruption.
Less postoperative pain.
Faster recovery.

For many patients, it means getting back to work, sports, and life sooner.

Watch the video to see how minimally invasive spine surgery works — and why more patients are asking about this advanced technique. 👇

Struggling with spine pain in Canada and facing long wait times? The Canadian Spine Care Program at DISC helps patients ...
03/06/2026

Struggling with spine pain in Canada and facing long wait times? The Canadian Spine Care Program at DISC helps patients get faster access to expert spine surgeons, virtual consultations, advanced imaging, and ultra-minimally invasive treatment options—often in weeks, not months. If you’re ready to explore faster answers and personalized care, this program is designed specifically for Canadian patients seeking timely relief.

👉 Learn more about the Canadian Spine Care Program: https://www.sciatica.com/canadian-spine-care/

"My lower back has been hurting for a year. It finally got bad enough that I talked to my P*P about it. She ordered imag...
03/05/2026

"My lower back has been hurting for a year. It finally got bad enough that I talked to my P*P about it. She ordered imagining and referred me to a clinic within her own group. I was unimpressed and wanted a 2nd opinion. I loaded my MRI and X-Ray results in ChatGPT, along with my symptoms, and asked ChatGPT to give me the name of the best doctor in Arizona to treat me. ChatGPT came back with Dr. Nima Salari as the answer. I booked an appointment and was not disappointed - he gave me a thorough explanation of why I was in pain, explained what I was looking at in the images, and gave me options for treatment. Highly recommend." Patient-Kg

Posture problems can lead to neck pain, back pain, and even reduced mobility—but simple daily exercises can help. This a...
03/04/2026

Posture problems can lead to neck pain, back pain, and even reduced mobility—but simple daily exercises can help. This article highlights six easy movements like shoulder blade squeezes, chin tucks, cat-cow stretch, thoracic extensions, and wall angles that help strengthen the muscles supporting your spine and improve alignment over time. Start small, stay consistent, and always check with a healthcare professional before beginning a new exercise routine.

👉 Learn how to improve your posture and protect your spine: https://www.sciatica.com/blog/exercises-to-improve-your-posture/

03/03/2026

Chronic back pain that just won’t go away? It could be coming from irritated facet joints — and there’s a minimally invasive solution that doesn’t require fusion or large incisions.

At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), our surgeons specialize in Endoscopic Medial Branch Transection an advanced, ultra-minimally invasive procedure designed to precisely target and treat the small sensory nerves responsible for chronic facet joint pain.

âś… Tiny incision (about ÂĽ inch)
âś… Outpatient procedure
âś… Minimal muscle disruption
âś… Faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery
âś… Long-lasting pain relief for the right candidates

Using a high-definition endoscopic camera, our spine specialists can directly visualize and treat the exact nerve causing pain — improving accuracy and outcomes compared to traditional “blind” radiofrequency procedures.

If you’ve been told to “live with it,” rely on repeat injections, or are trying to avoid fusion surgery, this could be an option worth exploring.

📍 Serving patients across Arizona and the United States
đź’» Virtual Second Opinions available (out-of-state patients) https://www.sciatica.com/virtual-second-opinion/

👉 Click below to learn more about Endoscopic Rhizotomy and find out if you may be a candidate. https://www.sciatica.com/spine-treatments/endoscopic-rhizotomy/

Congratulations to Dr. Field on being recognized as a Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor 2026! 🎉He also received the 10-Year To...
02/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Field on being recognized as a Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor 2026! 🎉

He also received the 10-Year Top Doctor designation, highlighting ten straight years of dedication to exceptional spine care.

We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for the care he provides to our patients every day.

A big congratulations to Dr. Salari on being named a Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor 2026! 🎉This recognition reflects his co...
02/27/2026

A big congratulations to Dr. Salari on being named a Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor 2026! 🎉

This recognition reflects his commitment to delivering high-quality spine care and helping patients get back to doing what they love.

We’re proud to have him on our team!

We are truly honored at the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) to partner with and support elite athletes from the A...
02/27/2026

We are truly honored at the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) to partner with and support elite athletes from the Arizona Diamondbacks and across Major League Baseball. Through the expertise of DISC spine specialists — including Dr. Christopher Yeung and Dr. Mark Wang, who serve as trusted spine consultants to professional athletes — our team helps players stay healthy, recover from spine injuries, and safely return to peak performance.

From sports-related spine care to advanced Ultra-Minimally Invasive (Ultra-MIS) surgical solutions, this collaboration reflects DISC’s ongoing commitment to innovation, precision, and world-class care both on and off the field.

⚾ We are grateful to stand alongside the Diamondbacks and MLB in supporting athlete performance, recovery, and longevity — delivering the same level of elite care to every patient we serve.

👉 Learn more about DISC’s expertise: https://www.sciatica.com/

Address

1635 East Myrtle Avenue Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ
85020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16029442900

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