Thousands of patients in the coastal Los Angeles area and across the world choose Providence Saint John’s for their back and neck care each year. Here’s why:
Unparalleled expertise with the country’s top neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons collaborating on both non-surgical and surgical care of your spinal issues
Private Caritas Suites with upgraded amenities and personalized concierge services for your comfort during treatment and recovery (optional)
Highly experienced registered nurses who specialize in spinal care, providing unmatched compassion and knowledge
State-of-the art medical technologies, including robotics and stealth navigation
Preoperative videos and Zoom classes to educate you on what to expect before, during and after your surgery
At Providence Saint John’s Health Center, we understand how painful back and neck problems can be. Our compassionate, expert physicians are committed to getting you back to your daily life as quickly as possible.
Our spine services include:
Surgical adult scoliosis expertise with robotic and advanced state of the art intraoperative navigation
Non-surgical approaches such as pain management, epidural injections and regenerative medicine techniques
Minimally invasive spinal surgeries, including disk replacement surgery, microdiscectomies, and kyphoplasty
Same-day procedures that promote faster recovery, healing and return to work and family duties
More complex spine surgeries with expert inpatient care
We provide expertise in treating a wide range of back and neck conditions, including:
Neck pain
Compression fractures
Narrowing of the spaces inside the neck or back bones resulting in pain, weakness, numbness and limitation of walking or using hands (spinal stenosis)
Low back or neck pain caused by a damaged disc (degenerative disc disease)
Slipped, ruptured or bulging disk in the neck or lower back (herniated disk)
Compression of the spinal cord (myelopathy)
Radiating pain caused by the pinching of a nerve root in either the back or neck (radiculopathy)
Curvatures of the spine (scoliosis) in adults
Minimally invasive spinal surgeries
ALIF (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion) – a lumbar spinal fusion utilizing the assistance of a vascular surgeon through an abdominal approach
Endoscopic/tubular microdiscectomy – removes nerve pressure from a herniated disk
Foraminotomy – enlarges the area to decompress pinched nerves
Interlaminar stabilization (COFLEX) – uses an implant to stabilize the spine
Kyphoplasty – stabilizes and treats compression fractures
Laminotomy – removes a portion of the lamina in the lumbar regions for stenosis
Micro decompression – relieves pressure from pinched nerves in the lumbar region for stenosis
Microdiscectomy – the removal of herniated disk impinging on a nerve root
Minimally invasive fusion – utilizes a smaller incision and techniques
XLIF (Extreme lateral interbody fusion) – surgery that accesses the spine through the side of the body
Surgical treatments
ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) – removes a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure in the cervical (neck) region
Lumbar/cervical artificial disc replacement – removes worn or damaged disk material and replaces it with a mobile prosthesis
Posterior cervical fusion – fuses neck bones with instrumentation in the back side of the neck
Laminectomy – removes the bony roof of one or more back bones to relieve pressure on spinal nerves
Lumbar fusion – uses lower back bones with instrumentation through the back of the spine
Robot-guided spinal fusion – uses a robotic arm and special navigation (Globus) to help surgeons place screws in the spine and/or a mobile CT scan (Medtronic O-arm) to provide real-time images during surgery
Thoracolumbar lumbar fusion for scoliosis – removes damaged portions of the spine and replaces them with healthy bone
Pain management solutions
Dorsal column stimulation of spinal cord and nerves (spinal cord stimulator)
Injections including epidurals, nerve blocks, facet rhizotomies, facet blocks and cyst aspirations
Physical therapy
Conservative treatments
Our spine specialists also may recommend acupuncture, braces, water therapy, yoga, Pilates, and core exercise programs for lumbar and cervical stabilization.
Providence Saint John’s is contracted with most major insurance companies, as are many of our physicians. However, different physicians, even within a single practice, may contract with different plans. It’s important to verify that both your physician and Providence Saint John’s Health Center are in network.
Spine Pain Assessment for Back and Neck
Back and neck pain affects millions. In just a few minutes, our spine pain quiz helps you better understand your symptoms and how severe they may be. You’ll receive personalized guidance so you can take the next step with confidence.
Get access to our vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.
U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Spinal Fusion (2026-27)
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
ExcelsiusGPS® Robotic Navigation Platform
Accuracy and precision are of the utmost importance during complex spinal surgeries. ExcelsiusGPS® by Globus Medical is robotic technology that uses X-rays and image guidance to help surgeons make precise incisions and enhances the accurate placement of screws and other implants.
Using advanced navigation tools, ExcelsiusGPS® allows surgeons to move in smaller surgical areas with fewer incisions, leading to less tissue damage and shorter recovery times.
“We are performing surgeries at Saint John's in which patients can be sent home in a day. Minimally invasive spine surgery ties into faster recovery, faster healing, and a faster return to work.”
Dr. Deven Khosla Neurosurgeon, Providence Saint John’s Health Center
“We are performing surgeries at Saint John's in which patients can be sent home in a day. Minimally invasive spine surgery ties into faster recovery, faster healing, and a faster return to work.”
Tips for Managing Back or Neck Pain
Neck and back pain can keep you from doing what you love. Learn how to manage your pain, and what treatment options are available.
Patients and their family members, or referring physicians, can request an appointment. Check with your insurance to see if you need a referral for coverage.
Call 844-714-7768 or complete our online form to request an appointment. We can help you locate a provider whose profile matches your needs.
Our spine specialists can also review your test results and provide a second opinion if needed.
