About Us Medical Presentations Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Physical Therapy News & Information Contact Us Patient Guide Web Consultation Dr. John C. Chiu NEW BOOKS! Virtual Tour California Spine Institute Photo Tour Welcome to California Spine Institute       Our institute specializes in diagnosing and treating spine disorders. Our state-of the-art facility encompasses diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and an outpatient surgery center. Should you be a candidate for surgery, we have extensive experience with minimally invasive spine surgery.       Our philosophy is to provide our patients with the best possible care in a setting that is both pleasant and convenient. Current News and Information Click to view our presentations on spinal surgery CALIFORNIA SPINE INSITUTE ALASKA! Important seminar for back patients on advanced outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery and spine care Saturday, September 26, 2009 John Chiu, M.D. Pioneer on Arthroscopic Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and staff will host a seminar and reception for public and professionals. You may bring recent MRI films for consultation and discussion. This event is over: Click here to view Evolving MISS presentation Global Web Cast of Endoscopic Assisted Smart Lumbar Endoscopic MISS Outpatient Biologic Vertebral Augmentation for Spinal Compression Fracture - Optimesh Dr. John C. Chiu, M.D. is the Founding Chairman of The American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spine Medicine and Surgery (AAMISMS) California Spine Institute Exposé on Discovery Health Patient's Quick Reference Cutting Edge Endoscopic-Laser Cervical Thoracic and Lumber Discectomy spine surgery Microdecompressive endoscopic cervical, thoracic and lumbar discectomy spine surgery Vertebral Compression Fracture, Kyphoplasty, New Decron Optimesh Same day minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) for neck and back pain, sciatica, herniated disc, slip disc, cervicogenic headache in adults, athletes, "little people" (dwarfism), etc. with little or no blood loss Post Fusion Junctional Disc Herniation, Adjacent Segment Disc Disease, Spinal Synovial Cyst, Foraminal Stenosis Frequently Asked Question