The Center for Spine Care

Under the direction of internationally-recognized spine surgeon John Peloza, M.D., the Center for Spine Care offers patients the most advanced medical treatment available in spine care.  With an emphasis on minimal access spinal technology (MAST), these minimally-invasive techniques have proven to offer successful outcomes to patients.  Dr. Peloza is involved in many clinical research studies, including the soon to be FDA-approved MAVERICK™ artificial disc replacement.  In addition to minimally-invasive procedures, Dr. Peloza also performs complex reconstructive procedures for failed spine surgery, treatment for spinal tumors and infections, and scoliosis surgery.


BREAKING NEWS: DR. PELOZA FIRST IN SOUTHWEST
TO IMPLANT NEW FDA-APPROVED CERVICAL DISC

DALLAS—John Peloza, M.D., a leading Dallas spine surgeon, is the first in the Southwest since its FDA approval to implant a long-awaited solution for people suffering from cervical degenerative disc disease:  the PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc.  Dr. Peloza, medical director of the Center for Spine Care, implanted the recent FDA-approved medical device which is the first artificial disc approved for use in the cervical spine. Read the Full News Release here.

Watch Animation of the Prestige procedure: High Speed Connection | Low Speed Connection

Watch Fox 4 coverage of the historic operation: View Video


 


Meet Dr Walters!
Dr. Nathan Walters is the newest member of the Center for Spine Care. A native of Dallas, Dr. Walters is a fellowship-trained pain management specialist who focuses on conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and spinal injections to diagnose and treat pain. Dr. Walters is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Pain Management.

 



Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Spine

#10Buy a good, quality mattress to sleep on.
#9Wear comfortable shoes.
#8Drive an automatic transmission car
#7Create an ergonomically-friendly work station.
#6Maintain good posture. You’ll feel good and look good!
#5Achieve and maintain ideal body weight.
#4Check your baggage and minimize carry-on luggage when traveling
#3Cross train—it keeps the entire body strong.
#2Exercise--Don’t be sedentary.
#1If still experiencing a spine problem, call us—we can help!