Neurosurgery, Brain & Spine
Spinal Disorders
Center for Complex Spinal Surgery
Advanced Expertise. Personalized Care. Restoring Quality of Life.
Recognized as one of Tampa, Florida's leading destinations for complex spine care, the Center for Complex Spine Surgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the most challenging disorders of the spine. Patients from across Florida and beyond trust our nationally recognized spine specialists for advanced surgical expertise, innovative treatment options, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Whether you are living with chronic back or neck pain, spinal deformity, degenerative disease, trauma, spinal tumors, or have been told your condition is too complex, our multidisciplinary team provides highly specialized care tailored to your individual needs.
Our team specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for the treatment of complex spinal disorders, including scoliosis, trauma, fractures, tumors, neck, back, and leg pain, and degenerative spinal pathologies.
Treatments We Offer
Minimally invasive discectomy and laminectomy (outpatient, one-day surgery)
Minimally invasive spine surgery for treatment of complex spinal disorders:
Trauma
Fractures
Tumor
Neck and leg pain
Degenerative spinal pathologies
Scoliosis (including challenging cases such as degenerative scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
180-Degree spinal reconstruction
Three-column osteotomy
Revision after failed surgery
Cervical kyphosis correction
Basilar invagination
Giant thoracic disc
En bloc tumor resection
When appropriate, minimally invasive approaches are used to treat these same conditions surgically.
What to Expect
From your first appointment to your recovery, our team is committed to providing expert guidance and personalized care every step of the way.
Comprehensive Evaluation - Your journey begins with a thorough review of your medical history, symptoms, imaging studies, and previous treatments. Our spine specialists take the time to understand your condition and your goals before recommending a treatment plan.
Personalized Treatment Plan - Not every spine condition requires surgery. We explore all appropriate treatment options, including physical therapy, medications, pain management, and minimally invasive procedures. When surgery is the best option, we develop a customized surgical plan based on your specific diagnosis and lifestyle.
Advanced Surgical Care - If surgery is recommended, you'll receive care from fellowship-trained spine surgeons using the latest surgical techniques and technology. Our goal is to maximize safety, minimize recovery time, and achieve the best possible outcome.
Recovery and Rehabilitation - Healing continues after surgery. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with rehabilitation specialists and physical therapists to support your recovery, monitor your progress, and help you return safely to your daily activities.
Ongoing Support - We're with you beyond the operating room. Follow-up appointments, recovery guidance, and long-term care are part of our commitment to helping you achieve lasting results and improve your quality of life.
From Chronic Back Pain to Spine Surgery
Back pain is among the most frequent concerns reported in clinical practice, and for individuals living with persistent or debilitating symptoms, surgical intervention may offer a path toward meaningful relief.
Dr. Puya Alikhani, Medical Director of the Spine Surgery Program at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health, outlines the characteristics that make a patient an appropriate candidate for spine surgery and provides an overview of the surgical options available. His expertise helps patients and families better understand when surgery may be beneficial and what to expect from modern spine care.
USF Heath Making Life Better
Dr. Patrick Kim, USF Health spinal disorders expert explains an endoscopic alternative for patients facing spine surgery and the benefits, including a quicker recovery on News Channel 8.
Meet Our Experts
Location
USF Health South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare
2 Tampa General Circle
3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 33606
Patient Line: 813-821-8034
Fax: 813-821-8389
USF Health Wesley Chapel
2718 Windguard Circle, Suite 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Patient Appointments: (813) 821-8034
Patient Referral Line: (813) 821-8057