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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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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Education | General News

Five medical school graduates receive scholarship named for late classmate

Samantha Thomas, a member of the Class of 2022, was killed in a car crash almost two years ago at age 24.

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Rendering of the Physician Office Building at the USA Health Hillcrest Campus

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Topping out ceremony held at USA Health Hillcrest Campus in West Mobile

Standing three-stories high, the physician office building will be home to Mobile Diagnostic Center and USA Health specialty care providers.

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Meghan Hermance, Ph.D., conducts research on disease-spreading ticks

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Talking Ticks: New CDC podcast features USA scientist

USA College of Medicine faculty member Meghan Hermance, Ph.D., discusses new research on the disease-spreading parasites for the CDC podcast Emerging Infectious Disease.

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Upcoming Events

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May232022

Weight Loss Surgery Informational Seminar (6 p.m.)

The seminar is an informational class for patients considering bariatric surgery, going over surgical options and how to begin the process to have surgery.

May262022

Family Learning Center - Preparing For Childbirth (6 p.m.)

Classes are being offered virtually. Topics include: changes in pregnancy, overview of labor, comfort techniques, medical interventions, explanation of vaginal and cesarean births and postpartum recovery.

Jun62022

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

We welcome anyone who has undergone weight loss surgery, is considering having surgery or desires to support a weightless patient.

Jun92022

Weight Loss Surgery Informational Seminar (11 a.m.)

The seminar is an informational class for patients considering bariatric surgery, going over surgical options and how to begin the process to have surgery.

Jun92022

Family Learning Center - Breastfeeding (6 p.m.)

Classes are being offered virtually and free of charge. Reservations are required to attend classes. This class is a two-hour class for expectant and newly delivered mothers with support person(s) to learn about breastfeeding.

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