Spine Institute

The Complex Spine Service is part of the USA Health Spine Institute. Learn more at our new website.

About the USA Health Spine Institute

The USA Health Spine Institute has nationally recognized experts providing the highest possible level of spine care on the Gulf Coast as part of the region’s only academic health system. We are here to listen to you and to help you through the entire process and coordinate your individual comprehensive treatment plan. It is our goal to restore children and adults to a full and active lifestyle through the least invasive option possible.

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Providers at the USA Health Spine Institute

In addition to our neurosurgeons, we have a host of talented physician assistants and nurse practitioners who help in spine care. The Complex Spine Clinical Nurse is Erin Roberts, BSN. Physical therapy is provided by Encore.

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Richard Menger, M.D., M.P.ANeurosurgeonChief of Complex Spine Surgery; Assistant Professor of NeurosurgerySpecialty: Neurosciences, Pediatrics, Neurosurgery
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Anthony M. Martino, M.D.NeurosurgeonChair and Professor of NeurosurgerySpecialty: Neurosciences, Pediatrics, Neurosurgery
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W. George Rusyniak, M.D.NeurosurgeonAssociate Professor of NeurosurgerySpecialty: Neurosciences, Neurosurgery
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Jai Thakur, M.D.NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor of Neurosurgery; Director of Minimally Invasive Cranial & Skull Base Neurosurgery; Director of Neurosurgery EducationSpecialty: Neurosciences, Pediatrics, Neurosurgery
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Upcoming Events

May152021

Virtual Sickle Cell Regional Conference

The event, entitled “Sickle Cell Disease, Practical Issues XVIII: What’s in Your Genes? The Promise of a Cure,” is devoted to educating healthcare professionals on sickle cell disease.

May272021

Hope Cup Golf Tournament

The Hope Cup Golf Tournament, presented by Springhill Toyota, is a four-person scramble benefiting the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Endowment at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

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Apr222021

HOPE Wellness

HOPE Wellness is a program designed to help cancer survivors improve their health, increase energy and foster peer interaction for social and emotional support. HOPE Wellness consists of low-impact exercises and meditation.

Apr272021

MCI Community Lunch & Learn (Virtual)

Jennifer Young Pierce, M.D., M.P.H. will speak about "The Cancering Show Podcast: Season 2 Preview." Because of social distancing guidelines related to COVID-19, we currently are holding our Lunch and Learn meetings virtually.

Apr282021

Canteen Support Group (Parents)

The purpose of this cancer support group is to allow pre-teens, teens and their parents a safe space to navigate the emotional upheaval that results from a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Meetings are currently held virtually through Zoom.

Apr292021

HOPE Wellness

Apr292021

Canteen Support Group (Pre-Teens and Teens)

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