World-Class Spinal Care
Serving Clients Nationwide
We focus on providing cutting-edge care that prioritizes your comfort, recovery, and long-term wellness. Using advanced, minimally invasive techniques, we tailor each treatment plan to your unique needs, helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life. Discover a new standard in spine care.
Start Your Journey To Recovery
Starting your journey with an endoscopic and minimally invasive spine specialist means taking the first step toward effective, personalized care for your spinal health. Our specialists focus on advanced, minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce discomfort, shorten recovery times, and deliver precise results. From your initial consultation, you’ll experience a tailored approach to diagnosing and treating conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. By prioritizing your unique needs and goals, they ensure your path to recovery is both efficient and empowering, helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Only The Best Practitioners
At Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Specialists (EMISS), we pride ourselves on having the best practitioners in the industry. Our team consists of highly trained, experienced neurosurgeons dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. With expertise in endoscopic spinal surgery and the latest minimally invasive techniques, our practitioners are leaders in their field, combining precision and innovation to provide the highest standard of care. Trust EMISS for expert treatment tailored to your needs.
A Private Practice That Puts Patients First
Our priority is you. As a private practice, we focus on personalized care, building trust, and fostering a welcoming environment. Every visit is tailored to your needs, ensuring comfort and exceptional results at every step.
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: The Least Invasive Spinal Surgery
Endoscopic spinal surgery is a cutting-edge procedure designed to minimize pain, recovery time, and scarring. Using advanced imaging and small incisions, this technique allows surgeons to precisely treat spinal conditions with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue. Ideal for herniated discs, stenosis, and other spinal issues, it offers faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities compared to traditional surgeries. Experience relief with the least invasive approach to spinal care.
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Meet Our Doctors
At EMISS we are proud to have Dr. Aaron Smith and Dr. Scott Glickman leading our spine and neurosurgical care. Their dedication to compassionate care and advancing medical innovation have made them a trusted name in neurosurgery. Together, Dr. Smith and Dr. Glickman offer a collaborative approach to patient care, blending their expertise to provide comprehensive solutions for spine and neurosurgical needs. Their commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives cutting-edge treatment designed to deliver optimal outcomes. From initial consultation to recovery, our doctors prioritize your well-being, helping you achieve a better quality of life.
Aaron Smith, DO, FACOS
Dr. Aaron Smith is a neurosurgeon dedicated to improving his patients’ quality of life through expert care and advanced surgical techniques. With extensive experience treating spinal conditions such as herniated discs, degenerative diseases, and deformities, Dr. Smith specializes in minimally invasive procedures designed to reduce recovery time and enhance outcomes.
Scott Glickman, DO, PhD, MPH, FACOS
Dr. Scott Glickman is a neurosurgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients facing complex neurological and spinal conditions. With a multidisciplinary background that includes advanced training in neurosurgery, public health, and medical research, Dr. Glickman offers a comprehensive approach to treatment. He specializes in addressing conditions such as brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other challenging neurosurgical disorders, utilizing the latest techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
Expert Spinal Care With Transformative Results
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Learn About Insurance, Financing, FAQs, Procedure Prep And More!
We prioritize a direct relationship with our patients, which is why we are out-of-network with all commercial insurance plans and have opted out of Medicare. This approach ensures that your care is guided solely by your needs, free from third-party involvement. While we do not bill insurance companies directly, we provide detailed receipts and documentation that you can submit to your provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
To make high-quality care accessible, we offer flexible financing options through CareCredit, enabling you to pay for treatments in manageable monthly installments. Each patient receives a personalized care plan with a transparent cost breakdown, and we’re happy to discuss payment plans tailored to your budget, ensuring that financial concerns don’t stand in the way of your health.
Spine surgery can significantly improve quality of life for patients with chronic back pain, nerve compression, or spinal instability. However, not all spine surgeries lead
