Spine Surgery (Neurospine)
The Stanford Spinal Neurosurgery team provides comprehensive neurosurgical spine care to treat a wide range of spinal disorders. Each year we treat thousands of patients with spinal conditions including spinal degenerative disease, spinal deformity, and spinal tumors. Our dedicated team offers patients the highest level of expertise and the latest technologies and is comprised of experts in the fields of spinal deformity correction, spinal tumor resection, complex spinal reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Our surgeons collaborate with colleagues on translational research projects and are at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative tools in spine care. Our surgeons use robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, and computational clinical assessments to offer personalized spine care. This approach allows us to maximize our outcomes and to achieve the best care for our patients.
Contact us
Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
213 Quarry Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6469
Fax: 650-320-9443
referralcenter@stanfordhealthcare.org
Our Team
Atman Desai, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
Ciara Harraher, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
Michael Jensen, MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Jon Park, MD, FRCSC
Saunders Family Professor
John Ratliff, MD, FACS
Professor of Neurosurgery
Lawrence Shuer, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Anand Veeravagu, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Thomas J. Wilson, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
Corinna Zygourakis, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Conditions and Treatments
At Stanford, our patients have access to treatments that can now be done with minimally invasive approaches, leading to faster recovery and less discomfort.
Spinal Deformity Correction
Our surgeons provide surgical options to treat spinal deformity and scoliosis.
Spinal Tumors
Our Spinal Tumors Clinic offers you a large team of specialists with extensive experience in treating intramedullary tumors with approaches such as stereotactic radiosurgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Stanford patients now have access to minimally-invasive spine surgery (MISS) treatments, pioneered at Stanford, for a variety of procedures, including fixing spinal deformities, treating traumatic fractures, and removing tumors.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera to treat spinal conditions through small incisions.
Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a surgery that replaces a damaged spinal disc with an artificial one to relieve pain and maintain spine movement. It's for patients who haven't found relief from other treatments. There are risks involved, so consultation with a doctor is important.
Robotic Surgery and Augmented Reality Surgery
In an effort to continually embrace the latest technologies and tools, our team of surgeons is now using robots in the operating room for a variety of procedures.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
We use the latest diagnostic techniques and surgical strategies to restore function and minimize pain for patients with peripheral nerve disorders.