Board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. Restoring function, eliminating pain, and getting you back to the life you love.
Surgery is always the last resort, never the first recommendation. If you don't need an operation, I'll tell you — and help you find the right non-surgical path.
Smaller incisions, less tissue disruption, faster recovery. My patients are back on their feet in weeks, not months. Outpatient procedures when possible.
At 450+ cases per year, I've seen and treated virtually every variation of spine pathology. Experience is the difference between good outcomes and great ones.
Minimally invasive microdiscectomy with rapid recovery. Most patients return to normal activity within weeks.
Targeted decompression to restore space for your spinal cord and nerves. Relief from leg pain and weakness.
Precise nerve root decompression to eliminate the shooting leg pain that's keeping you from living your life.
"I could barely walk to my mailbox. Six weeks after surgery, I was back at the gym. Dr. Sid gave me my life back."
"Three other doctors told me I needed major surgery. Dr. Sid said I didn't. His honesty saved me from an unnecessary operation."
"From the very first consultation I felt like I was in the right hands. The results exceeded every expectation."
Whether you need surgery or just answers, it starts with a conversation. Book a consultation and find out exactly what's happening with your spine.
Book at OrthoNeuro →Most spine surgeons perform 150–250 cases per year. I perform over 450. That volume isn't an accident — it reflects a practice built on surgical precision, honest communication, and a conservative approach that only recommends the operating room when it's truly indicated.
I chose neurosurgery because the spine is where engineering meets humanity. Every vertebra, every disc, every nerve has a role. When something goes wrong, the impact on a person's life is devastating — and when you fix it, the transformation is extraordinary.
My patients come to me because they want a surgeon who has done their procedure hundreds of times, who will be straightforward about whether surgery is the right choice, and who delivers outcomes that speak for themselves.
These aren't slogans on a wall. They are the principles that guide every consultation, every surgical plan, and every follow-up.
Your story matters more than your MRI. I spend time understanding your symptoms, your limitations, and what "getting better" actually means to you — before I ever look at imaging.
Physical therapy, injections, time — I exhaust every reasonable non-surgical option first. If you end up in my operating room, it's because nothing else will give you the result you need.
Minimally invasive approaches whenever anatomy allows. Smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, faster recovery. I use the latest instrumentation and navigation to maximize accuracy.
Surgery is not the finish line — it's the starting point of recovery. I follow my patients closely to ensure they're hitting milestones and getting back to the life they want.
From conservative management to complex surgical reconstruction. Every treatment plan is individualized to your specific condition, anatomy, and goals.
When the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through the outer wall, it can compress nearby nerves and cause debilitating pain. Minimally invasive microdiscectomy removes the herniated fragment through an incision smaller than a dime, relieving nerve pressure immediately.
Nerve root compression in the lumbar or cervical spine causes radiating pain that follows the nerve's path — down the leg for lumbar, down the arm for cervical. Precise surgical decompression targets the exact source of compression for lasting relief.
Narrowing of the spinal canal compresses the spinal cord and nerves, causing progressive pain, weakness, and balance problems. Targeted laminectomy and decompression restores the space your nerves need to function properly.
As discs lose hydration and height over time, they can cause chronic pain and instability. Treatment ranges from conservative care and physical therapy to fusion for patients whose discs have failed structurally and who haven't responded to non-surgical options.
When one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, it can compress nerves and destabilize the spine. Advanced instrumented fusion techniques stabilize the spine and restore proper alignment for lasting correction and pain relief.
Compression of the spinal cord in the neck is a serious condition that can cause progressive loss of hand dexterity, walking difficulty, and balance problems. Anterior or posterior decompression approaches are tailored to your specific anatomy.
Vertebral fractures from trauma or osteoporosis can cause severe pain and spinal instability. Treatment options range from bracing and kyphoplasty to surgical stabilization depending on fracture severity and patient health.
When a previous spine surgery hasn't resolved your symptoms — or has made them worse — revision surgery requires careful evaluation and an experienced surgical hand. I specialize in identifying what went wrong and creating a plan to fix it.
You don't need a diagnosis to book an appointment. Bring your symptoms, your imaging, and your questions. I'll give you a clear, honest assessment and a plan — whether that includes surgery or not.
Book a Consultation →Real reviews from real patients. These represent a sample — you can find hundreds more on Google and Healthgrades.
"I could barely walk to my mailbox before surgery. Six weeks later, I was back at the gym. Dr. Sid gave me my life back. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
"Three other doctors told me I needed major surgery. Dr. Sid said I didn't need it. His honesty saved me from an unnecessary operation. A year later, I'm pain-free with just PT."
"From the very first consultation I felt like I was in the right hands. Dr. Sid explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and the surgical results exceeded every expectation."
"I was terrified of spine surgery. Dr. Sid's calm demeanor and the way he walked me through every step made all the difference. The recovery was faster than I ever imagined."
"After years of neck pain and numbness in my hands, Dr. Sid identified the problem immediately. Two weeks after surgery, the numbness was completely gone. Life-changing."
"What impressed me most was the follow-up care. Dr. Sid didn't just do the surgery and disappear — he monitored my recovery closely and was available whenever I had questions."
Book a consultation and take the first step toward the relief you deserve.
Book a Consultation →Whether you're dealing with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or you just need answers — it starts with a conversation. No referral needed.