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Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital

Lower back pain, spinal injuries and disorders keep thousands of Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents from working and living comfortably. The Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital is a leading-edge collaboration between the best of two worlds – the neurosurgeons from the Norman Prince Spine Institute and the orthopedic spine surgeons from the Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute.

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Head Held High

Janet's battle with dropped head syndrome led her to The Miriam Hospital, where a transformative surgery gave her life back. Learn about her remarkable journey and recovery.

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What Spinal Injuries and Disorders Do We Treat?

Our multidisciplinary team of spine specialists is highly skilled and experienced in treating a range of spinal injuries and disorders, including osteoporosis, herniated discs, and arthritis of the spine.

Leading Surgical Technology

The Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital uses state-of-the-art surgical techniques, including the Medtronic Mazor X Stealth Edition robotic guidance platform for spine surgery, to minimize surgical incisions and quicken recovery times.

We Offer the Best Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery is the use of advanced technology that provides the most benefit, while minimizing pain and complications of surgery. Our experienced surgeons use specialized equipment, including robotics, to perform spinal surgery through small incisions that are less than an inch. Minimally invasive surgery has many benefits, including less pain, less blood loss, lower infection risk, faster recovery, and smaller scars. These procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis, with no need for a hospital stay. Ask your surgeon if minimally invasive spine surgery would be appropriate for you.

Conditions We Treat

Our multidisciplinary team of spine specialists is highly skilled and experienced in treating a range of spinal injuries and disorders.

Latest Technology in Spine Care

Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute spine surgeons discuss the latest in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine technology.

Meet the Spine Center Team at The Miriam Hospital

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Alan H. Daniels, MD

Chief, Division of Spine Surgery, and Director, Adult Spinal Deformity Service, Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospitals

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Adetokunbo Oyelese, MD, PhD, FAANS Headshot

Adetokunbo Oyelese, MD, PhD, FAANS

Director, Spinal Surgery Division, Director, Norman Prince Spine Institute

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Bryce A. Basques, MD Headshot

Bryce A. Basques, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

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Joaquin Q. Camara, MD Headshot

Joaquin Q. Camara, MD

Director of Neurosurgery, Newport Hospital

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Deus J.C. Cielo, MD Headshot

Deus J.C. Cielo, MD

Director, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Program Director, Peripheral Nerve Surgery Division

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Bassel G. Diebo, MD Headshot

Bassel G. Diebo, MD

Spine and Scoliosis Surgeon

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Dominic Kleinhenz, MD Headshot

Dominic Kleinhenz, MD

Spine Surgeon

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Eren O. Kuris, MD Headshot

Eren O. Kuris, MD

Spine Surgeon

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Todd S. Stafford, MD Headshot

Todd S. Stafford, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

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Awards and Recognitions

The Spine Center at The Miriam Hospital has earned an Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) from The Joint Commission, making it the first program in the region to earn an advanced certification. The hospital’s Spine Center underwent a rigorous two-day survey by The Joint Commission with “zero findings”, making it an accredited Spine Center of Excellence. 

The Miriam Hospital was named one of Avant-Garde Health’s 16 Healthcare Research All-Stars for 2024, placing it among the top one percent of spine research hospitals in the nation. Alan Daniels, MD, chief, division of spine surgery, and director, adult spinal deformity service, Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals and Eren O. Kuris, MD, spine surgeon, were among the 2024 Avant Garde Health’s 52 Spine Research All-Stars.

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Healthcare Research All-Stars

The Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list recognizes top surgeons and hospitals across 10 specialties, including spine surgery. Top hospitals and surgeons are identified by procedural volumes, peer-reviewed publications, and publication weight.

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Spine Center Education Guide

Download our patient guide for more information about disorders, preparing for procedures, treatments, and post-procedure steps.

In English

Patient Education Guide: PDF | Online

In Spanish

Patient Education Guide: PDF | Online

In Portuguese

Patient Education Guide: PDF | Online

Spine Center Resources

Download our health resources to help you with healing and recovery.

Body Mechanics

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Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing Instructions

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Eat Your Way Toward Proper Healing

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Exercises to Prepare for Spine Surgery

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Spinal Anatomy and Surgery Specifics

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Quitting Smoking

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Spine Program at The Miriam Hospital Locations

Featured Lifespan Living Blog Posts

Alan Daniels, MD, surgeon The Norman Prince Spine Institute, The Miriam Hospital

New and Innovative Treatment Options for Spine Health

Alan H. Daniels, MD

February 29, 2024

New and innovative technologies are helping spine specialists diagnose spine-related conditions and treat them with less invasive procedures.

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The Spine, Disc Disease and Treatment

Eren O. Kuris, MD

December 15, 2020

The discs in the spine can be damaged by traumatic injury or can wear with age and cause pain but there are ways to treat degenerative disk disease.