Patients from Indianapolis often travel for advanced minimally invasive and motion-preserving spine surgery. Fellowship-trained expertise in robotic and endoscopic techniques.
Indianapolis is Indiana's largest city with multiple excellent hospitals and medical centers. However, patients throughout central Indiana often travel to seek specialized spine surgery expertise when conservative treatments have failed and surgical intervention becomes necessary.
Fellowship training matters. While many capable surgeons practice general orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery, fellowship training represents an additional 1-2 years of focused subspecialization exclusively in complex spine surgery. Dr. Greenberg completed this advanced training at three premier institutions: Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Brown University—consistently ranked among America's top hospitals for spine care.
This specialized training provides expertise in techniques that may not be widely available: endoscopic spine surgery through incisions smaller than a dime,cervical disc replacement for motion preservation, robotic-assisted spinal fusion with submillimeter precision, and complex revision spine surgery when initial procedures haven't achieved desired outcomes.
Patients facing spine surgery—whether for debilitating sciatica, progressive spinal stenosis limiting walking ability, cervical myelopathy threatening spinal cord function, or complex spinal deformity—often research extensively before choosing their surgeon. The 2-hour drive from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne becomes insignificant when pursuing the best possible surgical outcome and access to the latest innovations in spine surgery.
Fellowship training provides expertise in the most advanced minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques currently available in spine surgery.
Computer-guided robotic assistance provides real-time 3D imaging and submillimeter accuracy for precision screw placement during spinal fusion procedures. This technology is particularly valuable in complex deformity correction, revision surgery, and challenging anatomy.
Note: The robot is a sophisticated tool—the surgeon's judgment, training, and technical skill remain paramount to achieving excellent outcomes.
Endoscopic discectomy and decompression procedures use specialized instruments through 7-8mm incisions— smaller than a dime. High-definition cameras and advanced optics allow treatment of select herniated discs and stenosis with same-day discharge and rapid recovery.
Not every case is appropriate for endoscopic techniques. Patient selection based on imaging, body habitus, and specific pathology determines the optimal approach.
Cervical disc replacement offers a motion-preserving alternative to fusion for appropriate candidates. By maintaining neck motion, artificial disc replacement may reduce long-term adjacent segment disease risk while relieving arm pain and neurological symptoms.
Ideal candidates are typically under 60, have single or two-level disease without significant arthritis, and desire motion preservation for active lifestyles.
Comprehensive surgical treatment when conservative care has not provided adequate relief and functional limitations significantly impact quality of life.
Why Fellowship Training Matters: Patients facing spine surgery deserve access to surgeons with the highest level of subspecialty training. Indianapolis patients who research their surgical options often discover that traveling to Fort Wayne provides access to fellowship‑trained expertise and advanced techniques that align with their goals for the best possible outcome.
Many Indianapolis patients travel to Fort Wayne for fellowship‑trained spine surgery expertise that may not be readily available locally. Dr. Greenberg's specialized training at Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Brown University in advanced minimally invasive, robotic, and motion‑preserving techniques offers capabilities that patients actively seek when conservative treatments have failed. The 2‑hour drive becomes worthwhile when pursuing the best possible surgical outcome and access to the latest spine surgery innovations.
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Content medically reviewed by Dr. Marc Greenberg, MD
Board‑Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon | Fellowship‑Trained at Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brown University
Last updated: February 24, 2026