Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute

The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute has offices in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, as well as Upstate, New York, offering exceptional neuromusculoskeletal and central nervous system diagnosis and treatment. Board Certified, Award-winning fellowship-trained spine and tumor neurosurgeon Yan Michael Li, MD, PhD, is an expert in complex spine surgeries, including nonfusion artificial disc replacement, endoscopic foraminotomy and discectomy for nerve decompression, and complex revision spine surgeries.

Patients at the Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute receive first-class care for conditions like head trauma, herniated discs, spinal tumors, injury, and chronic back and neck pain. Dr. Li also performs surgical pain management procedures. These include endoscopic neurectomies for facet joint pain and spinal cord stimulator or pain pump implantation when other treatments are unsuccessful.

The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute uses state-of-the-art technology to improve diagnostics and surgical outcomes. Dr. Li has extensive expertise in advanced spine surgery using Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusGPS® robotic navigation platform. He performs minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) like spinal decompression, discectomy, and fusion with unrivaled accuracy.

The practice’s welcoming staff is familiar with a diverse array of conditions, working with patients to diagnose their problems and create personalized treatment plans. They also use innovative treatments; for example, patients with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and postconcussion syndrome benefit from painless, noninvasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Whether it’s neck pain or tingling toes, the Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute supports patients from their first visit to follow-up after surgery. The dedicated staff happily answers questions and provides assistance, delivering the highest quality care at every stage.

Call the Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute today or book an appointment online to get expert help from their leading neurosurgeons