· Specialties · Spine
Spine care
Spine care anchored on a conservative-first protocol – structured rehabilitation, image-guided injections, and lumbar microdiscectomy when leg pain or weakness persists.
· Conditions we treat
Spine conditions
Condition
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and but…
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Herniated Disc
A herniated disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc (the nucleus pulposus) pushes through a tear in the toug…
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Spine procedures and therapies
Surgical procedure
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery in which a small portion of a herniated lumbar disc that is pressing …
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Cortisone Injection
A cortisone injection is a procedure that delivers a corticosteroid medication, often combined with a local anesthetic, directly i…
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a healthcare discipline that uses guided movement, manual techniques, and targeted exercise to restore functio…
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Fellowship-trained surgeons
Dr. Maya Chen
MD, FAAOS · Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in cartilage preservation and minimally-invasive joint procedures. Dr. Chen treats high-performance athletes and weekend warriors alike, with a focus…
Dr. Marcus Rivera
MD · Spine Surgeon
Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon focused on conservative-first care for sciatica and herniated discs. Dr. Rivera has performed more than 1,500 lumbar microdiscectomies and lectures internat…
Dr. Priya Nair
MD · Sports Medicine Physician
Non-operative sports medicine physician focused on regenerative orthopedic care. Dr. Nair leads the practice's PRP and ultrasound-guided injection programs, and serves as team physician for two NYC-ar…
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