Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Among the least invasive forms of spine surgery: a high-definition camera and instruments through incisions of just 7 to 10 mm, preserving the muscles that support the spine.
Erick R. Kazarian, MD
Endoscopic, minimally invasive, and motion-preserving spine surgery at NYU Langone Health in New York City
A Specialty Focus
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Among the least invasive forms of spine surgery available today. Using a high-definition camera and instruments passed through two incisions of just 7 to 10 millimeters, Dr. Kazarian treats disc herniations, stenosis, and nerve compression in the neck and back without cutting the muscles that support your spine.
Most patients walk within hours, go home the same day, and measure recovery in weeks, not months.
7–10 mm
incisions, smaller than a dime
Same day
discharge for most patients
Muscle-sparing
access: muscles are dilated through natural planes rather than cut
Weeks
to recovery, not months
About
Dr. Erick R. Kazarian is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at NYU Langone Health and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He specializes in degenerative, sports-related, and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with a focus on endoscopic, robotic, and motion-preserving techniques, and is the lead author of a peer-reviewed primer on endoscopic spine surgery in The Spine Journal.
Meet Dr. KazarianSpecialties
Focused on Modern Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Advanced techniques that minimize incision size and muscle disruption for faster recovery.
Motion-Preserving Techniques
Procedures designed to maintain spinal mobility while addressing underlying pathology.
Cervical Spine Conditions
Treatment of neck disorders including disc herniations, stenosis, and degenerative disease.
Lumbar Spine Conditions
Management of lower back conditions including sciatica, spondylolisthesis, and stenosis.
Spine Trauma
Surgical management of spinal fractures and traumatic injuries.
Conditions
Conditions Treated
Lumbar Disc Herniation
A lumbar disc herniation occurs when a disc in the lower back pushes through its outer ring and presses on a spinal nerve, most often producing leg pain (sciatica), numbness, or weakness.
Cervical Disc Herniation
A cervical disc herniation occurs when a disc in the neck pushes through its outer ring and presses on a spinal nerve, producing neck pain plus radiating symptoms into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord or nerve roots, producing leg pain, walking limitation, and, in cervical cases, hand and balance problems.
Sciatica
Sciatica is leg pain caused by irritation or compression of a lumbar nerve root, most often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. It is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and the underlying cause guides treatment.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy, a 'pinched nerve' in the neck, produces pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand along the path of the affected nerve.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, sometimes producing back pain, leg pain, and instability, though many patients have minimal or no symptoms.
Procedures
Procedures Performed
Endoscopic Microdiscectomy / Laminectomy
Endoscopic spine surgery is among the least invasive ways to address disc herniations and spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine.
Endoscopic TLIF
A next-generation lumbar fusion that combines the structural goals of a traditional TLIF with the tissue-sparing advantages of endoscopic surgery.
Posterior Cervical Endoscopic Decompression
A motion-preserving endoscopic procedure that relieves pressure on a pinched nerve in the neck through two small incisions, without fusion or implants.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
A well-established procedure to relieve neck and arm pain from a damaged or herniated cervical disc.
Cervical Disc Replacement (CDR)
A motion-preserving alternative to fusion that replaces a damaged cervical disc with an artificial implant designed to mimic natural neck movement.
Lumbar Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
Permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the lower back to eliminate painful motion and restore spinal stability.
Patient Reviews
What Patients Say
“Dr. Erick Kazarian and his team at NYU Langone provided exceptional care. I underwent surgery to address two herniated discs in my neck, and from consultation through recovery I felt completely supported and informed. Dr. Kazarian has a truly warm and caring nature. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel calm and not scared going into surgery, which meant so much. Today my neck is better than ever, and I am able to do all the activities I love, from horseback riding to spinning. My outcome has been truly life-changing, and I am incredibly grateful for his expertise and compassion. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing spine surgery.”
“Every encounter with Dr. Kazarian and his staff - both at the office and at the hospital - went above and beyond my expectations. In particular, he listened to me carefully, I didn't feel at all rushed, he answered my questions patiently and completely, and, best of all, he fixed my spine!”
Locations
Three New York Locations
Midtown East
645 Madison Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10022212-618-5900
Tarrytown
200 White Plains Road, 4th FloorTarrytown, NY 10591914-556-4930
Penn District
360 West 31st Street, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10001646-987-3436
Schedule a consultation
Dr. Kazarian sees patients in Midtown East, the Penn District, and Tarrytown. Appointments can be booked directly through NYU Langone.
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