Michael Reyes, MD

Clinical focus

• Minimally invasive spinal fusion (cervical and lumbar).
• Tubular microdiscectomy for herniated discs.
• Decompression for spinal stenosis and nerve root compression.
• Rapid recovery ("enhanced recovery after surgery") protocols.

Credentials & education

• Board certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery
• Fellowship: Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Residency: Neurological Surgery
• MD: Medical degree

Experience

Over 12 years of dedicated spine surgery practice. More than 1,500 spine procedures, including microdiscectomies, laminectomies and minimally invasive fusions. Strong focus on multimodal pain management and early mobilization to reduce opioid exposure after surgery.

Selected publications & research

• Publications on outcomes of tubular microdiscectomy versus open approaches.
• Contributions to enhanced recovery pathways in spine surgery.
• Research collaborations on patient-reported outcomes after lumbar fusion.

Conditions he treats

Herniated DiscSpinal StenosisSpondylolisthesisCervical RadiculopathySciaticaSegmental Instability

Philosophy of care

"Too many patients are told surgery is their only option, or conversely, that surgery is dangerous and must be avoided at all costs. My job is to figure out what is actually right for your spine — and to be honest when surgery is not needed at all."