Spine Institute

The Complex Spine Service is part of the USA Health Spine Institute. Learn more at our new website.

About the USA Health Spine Institute

The USA Health Spine Institute has nationally recognized experts providing the highest possible level of spine care on the Gulf Coast as part of the region’s only academic health system. We are here to listen to you and to help you through the entire process and coordinate your individual comprehensive treatment plan. It is our goal to restore children and adults to a full and active lifestyle through the least invasive option possible.

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Providers at the USA Health Spine Institute

In addition to our neurosurgeons, we have a host of talented physician assistants and nurse practitioners who help in spine care. The Complex Spine Clinical Nurse is Erin Roberts, BSN. Physical therapy is provided by Encore.

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Richard Menger, M.D., M.P.A.NeurosurgeonChief of Complex Spine Surgery; Associate Professor of NeurosurgerySpecialty: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics
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Anthony M. Martino, M.D.NeurosurgeonChair and Professor of NeurosurgerySpecialty: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics
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Tyler McDonald, M.D.Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonAssistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgerySpecialty: Pediatrics, Orthopaedics
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Jai Thakur, M.D.NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor of Neurosurgery; Director of Minimally Invasive Cranial & Skull Base Neurosurgery; Director of Neurosurgery EducationSpecialty: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics
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Recent News

Nappie nominations are now open

Nominations are now being accepted by way of online votes for the next crop of Nappie finalists.

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Three USA Health physicians selected for national association membership

The AOA is a medical honor society that recognizes the work of a select group of practitioners each year who are dedicated to healthcare and education.

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Pediatric patients can receive free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Introduction to these programs will span pediatric service lines at the hospital and includes patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric emergency center and all other eligible children who meet the age requirements.

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Upcoming Events

Mar252025

MCI Lunch and Learn: Cancer Care Education

An educational program for oncology patients, caregivers, and the community. Meetings are located in the second-floor multipurpose room at the Mitchell Cancer Institute.

Mar292025

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

On March 29, USA Health Mobile Unit is coming to you! This event will provide free PSA screenings for qualified groups.

Apr222025

MCI Lunch and Learn: Cancer Care Education

An educational program for oncology patients, caregivers, and the community. Meetings are located in the second-floor multipurpose room at the Mitchell Cancer Institute.

May42025

Local Goodness

Local Goodness, presented by the USA Foundation, is a farm-to-table event that pays tribute to local cuisine and music while raising awareness and support for USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.

Dec312025

Looking for Classes?

Our calendar lists special events and regularly scheduled classes separately. To display a list of upcoming classes, select the "Classes" option above or visit Events, Classes and Support Groups at USA Health.

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Mar122025

Integrative Health & Wellness Cooking Class (Fairhope)

Culinary medicine strives to join the science of nutrition with the art of food preparation to make dishes that are not only good for us but also unapologetically delicious.

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Mar122025

Stepping Stones Online Grief Support Group

The mission of this support group is to journey with those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Mar132025

Children's & Women's Hospital Breastfeeding Classes

Every month, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital offers free, in-person breastfeeding classes for expectant and newly delivered mothers.

Mar142025

Integrative Health & Wellness Cooking Class (Fairhope)

Culinary medicine strives to join the science of nutrition with the art of food preparation to make dishes that are not only good for us but also unapologetically delicious.

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Mar152025

Tortoise Road Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Retreat

Learning to practice mindfulness provides a way of relating directly with whatever is happening in your life with more ease. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is designed to introduce ways to cultivate mindfulness.

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