Here are five spine practices to know:
Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital (Tucker, Ga.): The Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital has received two Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in recognition of its nursing professionalism.
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital (Wichita): Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital is a physician-owned hospital founded in 2003. In addition to spine surgery, the hospital also provides orthopedic surgery and pain management.
Spine and Brain Institute of San Diego (Calif.): The Spine and Brain Institute of San Diego specializes in minimally invasive treatment for various spine conditions. The center's staff includes two orthopedic surgeons, one neurosurgeon and an interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine physician.
Spine Hospital of Louisiana (Baton Rouge): The Spine Hospital of Louisiana is a physician-owned center and a recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. The hospital’s patient satisfaction scores have ranked in the top 5 percent of medical practices in the U.S. for seven years.
Spine Team Texas (Southlake): Spine Team Texas was founded by David Rothbart, MD, and has eight locations throughout the state. The practice's 23 physicians include orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgical spine surgeons and pain management specialists.