Florida Spine Associates

Growing Specialty Practice Offers Convenient, Comprehensive Care

If you suffer from chronic back pain, have a spinal injury or want an evaluation for a child with scoliosis, the board certified physicians at Florida Spine Associates offer convenient, comprehensive care. 

“We have a great team, including specialists in pain management and rehabilitation, in keeping with our commitment to providing excellent adult and pediatric spinal care,” says Robert P. Norton, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon who founded the fast-growing practice. “Our patients appreciate receiving the full cycle of care – including diagnosis, surgical treatment, medications, recovery and follow-up services – from one collaborative team.”

With three locations in South Palm Beach County, Florida Spine Associates has the latest in diagnostic technology as well as a full array of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical treatments that help patients recover more quickly and enjoy a higher quality of life. 

“It is very gratifying to see our surgical patients walk out the door without pain for the first time in years,” says Dr. Norton. “That’s the most rewarding part of our practice.”

Leadership In Spinal Care

Dr. Norton is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, using the most modern techniques and technologies to correct spinal deformities and treat spinal injuries and degenerative diseases that affect the bones, discs and other tissues.

“Spine surgery has advanced tremendously in the past decade,” he says. “We do minimally invasive neck and back spinal decompression procedures and spinal fusions on an outpatient basis, so patients can go home the same day. That’s much better than having to stay in a hospital for follow-up care.” 

Dr. Norton and his colleagues are leaders and innovators in other aspects of spine surgery as well, such as same-day treatment for a broken bone in the back.

“We can fix the bone in a 10-minute kyphosis surgery without sedation,” says Dr. Norton, who wrote a book chapter on this technique.

Throughout his career, he has had a strong interest in academic medicine and has been actively involved in teaching and research. He has written multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in numerous peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He has received several research grants and has presented his research at both national and international conferences. 

Dr. Norton is also passionate about education. He gives lectures, publishes research papers, and teaches other surgeons and medical students the latest techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery. 

A Skilled Medical Team

A recognized center of excellence for spinal care, Florida Spine Associates has an experienced medical team that includes:

  • Philip A. Saville, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon who has conducted numerous research studies and presented his work at national and international meetings around the world
  • Mark E. Moran, M.D., a board certified, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon with specialized training and more the 25 years of experience treating children, teens and young adults
  • Arthur L. Germain, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, non-invasive treatment and rehabilitation of spinal conditions
  • Brian J. Burrough, M.D., a board certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in pain medicine
  • Michael Auerbach, D.O., a double board certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist
  • Stephen S. Wender, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic and anthroscopic surgeon

“All our doctors have extensive training and deep experience,” says Dr. Norton. “That makes a real difference in accurately diagnosing and treating challenging spinal conditions.”

A Full-Service Approach

While the Florida Spine Associates professionals are experts in the latest surgeries, they first consider the nonsurgical options, including medications and physical therapy.  

“We believe in taking time to get to know our patients,” says Dr. Norton. “We listen to their concerns, ask questions and educate them so that they can make the most informed decisions about their care.”

In keeping with its comprehensive approach to patient care, Florida Spine Associates has in-house diagnostic technology; a procedure room for medication injections; a pharmacy; and durable medical equipment (DME) dispensing for patients who need back braces, walkers or other assistive devices.

Patients also benefit from the practice’s physical therapy clinic, led by Avi Bregman, MPT, a licensed physical therapist who develops an individualized rehabilitation program for each patient. 

“With our experienced team and full-service approach, we get many referrals from prior patients as well as other physicians in the area,” says Dr. Norton. “At the end of the day, it’s the hugs and feedback from grateful patients that we find most gratifying.”

Locations: 670 Glades Road, Ste. 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 5162 Linton Blvd., Ste. 203, Delray Beach, FL 33484; 11135 S. Jog Road, Ste. 5, Boynton Beach, FL 33437, 561-495-9511; floridaspineassociates.com 

Specialties: Cervical Disc Herniation, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Complex Spinal Deformity/Scoliosis, Revision Spine Surgery, Cervical And Lumbar Spine Disease, Total Disc Replacement, Kyphoplasty Treatment Of Compression Fractures, Sports-Related Spine Injuries, Spinal Tours, Pediatric Orthopedics

Education and Certifications: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery: Robert P. Norton, M.D., Philip A. Saville, M.D.; Orthopaedic And Anthroscopic Surgery: Stephen S. Wender, M.D.; General Orthopaedic: Arthur L. Germain, M.D.; Interventional Pain Medicine: Brian J. Burrough, M.D.; Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine: Michael Auerbach, D.O.; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery: Mark E. Moran, M.D.

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