Neck Surgeon in Fort Wayne, Indiana
If you are searching for a neck surgeon in Fort Wayne, Dr. Marc Greenberg is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with training from Mayo Clinic. As a neck specialist practicing within the Parkview Health network, he focuses on motion-preserving cervical care — including cervical disc replacement as an alternative to fusion. Dr. Greenberg is now welcoming patients — opening August 2026.
When to See a Neck Surgeon
Most neck pain gets better without surgery. But when neck pain travels into the arm or is accompanied by certain other symptoms, it may be time to see a neck specialist for a full evaluation.
Neck pain with arm numbness or weakness
Pain that travels down the arm along with numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness (cervical radiculopathy) may signal a compressed nerve in the neck.
Hand clumsiness or balance changes
Difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning a shirt, or feeling unsteady when walking, may indicate cervical myelopathy — spinal cord compression that can require prompt evaluation.
Not improving with conservative care
Neck and arm pain that has not meaningfully improved after several weeks of physical therapy, medication, or other non-surgical treatments.
Pain that persists or worsens
Neck or arm pain that continues to get worse over weeks rather than improving, or pain that disrupts sleep and daily activities.
Seek urgent or emergency care if you experience:
- Progressive weakness in the arms or hands
- Loss of hand dexterity or increasing clumsiness in fine motor tasks
- Changes in walking or balance, or feeling unsteady on your feet
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness in the saddle area (inner thighs, groin, buttocks)
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition such as cervical myelopathy or spinal cord compression requiring immediate medical attention.
Neck Conditions Dr. Greenberg Treats
Dr. Greenberg evaluates and treats conditions affecting the cervical spine — the seven vertebrae that make up your neck.
Cervical Radiculopathy
When a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, causing pain, numbness, or weakness that travels down the shoulder and arm.
Cervical Myelopathy
Compression of the spinal cord in the neck, which can cause hand clumsiness, balance problems, and weakness. This condition may require prompt evaluation.
Herniated Disc
When the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer — in the neck, this often causes arm pain, numbness, or weakness.
Motion-Preserving Neck Surgery Options
Not every neck problem requires fusion. Dr. Greenberg specializes in cervical disc replacement — a motion-preserving procedure that removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial one, allowing your neck to continue moving naturally.
When disc replacement is not the right fit, ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) remains a reliable option for many patients. Dr. Greenberg also offers minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches, as well as cervical foraminotomy — a targeted procedure to relieve pressure on a single compressed nerve without fusion or disc replacement. The goal is always the same: the least invasive approach that effectively addresses your condition.
Cervical Disc Replacement
A motion-preserving alternative to fusion — removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial one.
Learn about disc replacementACDF
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion — a reliable option when fusion is the right choice for your anatomy and condition.
Learn about ACDFCervical Foraminotomy
A targeted procedure to relieve pressure on a single compressed nerve — without fusion or disc replacement.
Learn about foraminotomySchedule a Neck Evaluation or Second Opinion in Fort Wayne
Whether you are experiencing neck and arm pain for the first time or have been told you need neck surgery and want another perspective, Dr. Greenberg provides thorough evaluations focused on finding the least invasive solution that addresses your condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about seeing a neck surgeon in Fort Wayne.
What doctor treats neck pain that runs into the arm?
Is neck surgery always a fusion?
When is neck pain an emergency?
Do I need a referral to see a neck surgeon?
About This Page
This page was written to help people in Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana understand when to see a neck surgeon and what to expect. It was reviewed by Dr. Marc Greenberg for clinical accuracy. We update this content periodically as new evidence and guidelines become available.
This is general educational information, not medical advice. Symptoms vary by person — a clinical evaluation is the only way to know what is right for you. If you are experiencing progressive weakness in the arms or hands, loss of hand dexterity, changes in walking or balance, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the saddle area, seek urgent or emergency medical care. Dr. Greenberg sees patients at Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE) within the Parkview Health network in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Ready to Get Your Neck Evaluated?
Neck and arm pain does not have to control your life. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options with a fellowship-trained neck specialist.