The Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) employs some the best spine care professionals in the Southeast, if not in the whole country. Our doctors fall into one of two categories: Spine Surgeons and Conservative Spine Care Physicians.
Spine Surgeons
All our spine surgeons are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas Anderson is certified by the Board of Neurological Surgery. In addition, each one has had formal, specialized training in the evaluation and surgical management of spine problems. Their training over the years has provided them with the expertise to surgically intervene when your condition requires this form of treatment and our physicians often work together to help get you the best possible outcome.
In general, though, fewer than 10 percent of our patients require surgery, and it can often be done in our own in-house surgery center (ASC). Most of the care we provide leans toward a conservative approach, which brings us to our…
Conservative Spine Care Physicians
Our conservative spine care physicians have training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition, each has special training in the non-operative management of spine problems. Their special training includes performing EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies. They also specialize in safe spine and joint injections done under fluoroscopy.
More Information
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Affiliated Physicians
Our Doctors:
Advanced Practice Providers:
- G. Ryan Aprill, PA-C
- Courtney Bock, PA-C
- Kirsten Dawson, PA-C
- Daniel R. Butler, PA-C
- Justin P. Swain, PA-C
- Christina Chandler, PA-C
- Meghan Nix, PA-C
- Caitlin Lane Tuggle, PA-C
- Amanda Thurber Harridge, PA-C
- Sloane Convey, PA-C
- Katie Kemmeling, PA-C
- Emily K. Finn, PA-C
- Kimsey Cooper, PA-C
- Margaret Buchanan Bryant, DNP, FNP-BC, BSN
- Nicole M. Fava MMSc, PA-C, ATC
