Spine Center at UC San Diego Health System

Spine Center

The Spine Center at UC San Diego Health System is a national leader in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex surgical treatment for spinal disorders.

Our expertise at the Spine Center covers the full scope of spine conditions with a special emphasis on minimally invasive treatment approaches. These include endoscopic spine surgery, laser spine surgery, and minimally invasive fusion and decompression techniques.

UC San Diego Health System is the regional referral center for complex spine reconstructions as well as re-operation following unsuccessful surgeries performed elsewhere.

Learn more about our expertise in treating adult scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, kyphosis, spinal tumors, traumatic injury and much more.

Spine x-ray
X-ray of a patient with scoliosis who had minimally invasive spine surgery to correct the abnormal curvature.

bulletMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Led by William Taylor, MD, the Spine Center is instrumental in the development of advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques. Maintain motion and function, and preserve the normal musculature of your spine with minimally invasive spine surgery.

bullet Spine Center Clinic

Specializing in scoliosis, adult deformity, non-fusion alternatives to lumbar and thoracic spine conditions, and motion preservation spine surgery.

Location: Perlman Medical Office (location and driving directions)

Contact: 858-534-4617

Research & Clinical Trials

UC San Diego Health System is dedicated to advances in the treatment of spinal disorders.

bullet Find out if you are a candidate for a clinical trial.

bullet Scientific publications on spinal surgery