Greater Michigan Spine and Neurological Institute, is a comprehensive neurosurgical practice located here in West Michigan. The guiding philosophy of our practice is to provide patients with proper diagnosis and treatment modalities to suit their individual conditions.

At Greater Michigan Spine and Neurological Institute, we believe that complex surgery should be considered only after less invasive treatment options have been ruled ineffective.

If surgery becomes an option, Greater Michigan Spine and Neurological Institute specializes in the most technologically advanced surgical procedures designed to restore functionality while reducing the timetable for recovery.

Patient Testimonial

"I suffered from debilitating back pain for almost 8 years following a surgery to correct a herniated disk which was performed by another physician by going directly through my back.  That was a painful and difficult recovery though I was then pain free for awhile.  8 years ago, I suffered bad back spasms due to the degeneration of that same disk.  Most doctors said that while I was in pain, I was too young and it was not bad enough to warrant surgery again.  I tried everything including pain injections and physical therapy.  Nothing worked for long.   Finally, I heard of the new procedure called XLIF.  When I found Dr. Spencer it changed my life.  My surgery was done through my side, did not disrupt my back muscles and I went home the next day.  Within 3 weeks, I was back to work part time and within 3 months, I felt like a new person.  I went from using a walker and barely being able to care for myself to swimming, mowing the lawn, long walks and anything else within reason that I want to do.  I would trust Dr. Spencer with my life.  So can you."  ~Cindi