Minimally Invasive Spine Center

The support you need to get back to life.

 

Most back and neck problems do not require surgery, but there are times when you can benefit enormously from a simple medical procedure. Our Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center is the only one of its kind in the Lehigh Valley. Through tiny incisions we are able to accomplish the same results once only accomplished through traditional "open" surgery. With the help of our expert staff and physicians, we'll help you get back to walking, working, playing with your grandchildren or any other activity you enjoyed before your back pain set in.

 

Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery:

  • Less pain
  • Less soft tissue trauma/scarring
  • Less bleeding
  • Shorter hospitalizations
  • Fewer complications
  • Earlier return to every day life

 

No medical facility or surgeon has performed more minimally invasive spine surgeries in the Lehigh Valley.

To see if your condition can be treated by MISS, please see one of the experts at The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center at Coordinated Health.

Location:
Bethlehem/Schoenersville
Phone:
610-861-8080 / 1-877-247-8080
CHRISTOPHER WAGENER, M.D.CHRISTOPHER WAGENER, M.D.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of California, Dr. Wagener received a Master's of Science in Physiology and Biophysics. Graduating with highest distinction, he went on to earn his doctorate, also with honors, from Georgetown University, School of Medicine. Thereafter, he completed his residency at Georgetown in Orthopedic Surgery. He most recently completed his fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wagener's medical training includes a wide variety of research projects, academic presentations and a background in teaching. Dr. Wagener's professional interests include complex surgical reconstruction of the cervical and lumbar spine for degenerative, congenital, traumatic and tumor based conditions. His training includes a full breadth of both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine techniques including microsurgery, instrumented fusions, and the emerging technology involving motion preservation (X-Stop®, Cervical Disc Replacement, Vertbroplasty/Kyphoplasty).

The spine and neck are the support structure for your entire body and their health is critical for maintaining your quality of life. Most spine patients respond well to non-surgical treatment. However, some problems are best treated with surgery. If you're facing surgery, you certainly have questions about the benefits and risks of your procedure.

 

Even when you have access to leading-edge diagnostic tools, treatments and medical technology, spinal surgery remains very complex. The Spine Center at Coordinated Health has an experienced team that is dedicated to finding the right options for you. We always discuss your choices with you and work to ensure you get back to doing the things you want to do safely.

 

Advantages of our Spine Center:

  • Board certified spine surgeon
  • Trained in both orthopedic and neurological approaches
  • Only local facility specializing in minimally invasive techniques
  • A staff dedicated to finding the right options for you


The Spine Center specializes in:

  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Cervical Stenosis
  • Cervical Strains and Sprains
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Lumbar Stenosis
  • Lumbar Strains and Sprains
  • Lytic Spondylolisthesis
  • Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

     

    We welcome second opinions. Many surgeons are uncomfortable with the proven and rapidly expanding technology and advances in medicine. You may be a great candidate for a minimally invasive procedure yielding the same or better results of your currently proposed procedure. For an honest evaluation and assessment of your condition, call The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center at Coordinated Health.

     

    Location:
    Bethlehem/Schoenersville
    Phone:
    610-861-8080 / 1-877-247-8080