Transform your spine.
Transform your life.
Replace a damaged disc in your neck or lower back and keep your spine moving, rather than fusing it. Led by board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Jason E. Garber.
Dr. Jason E. GarberNeurosurgeon, fellowship-trained in complex spine*Adjacent-level figures come from published studies comparing disc replacement with fusion. Individual results vary.
A center built around one question: can we keep your spine moving?
The Disc Replacement Center of Las Vegas focuses on artificial disc replacement, and performs more of these procedures than almost any center in the country.
Our team is led by Dr. Jason E. Garber, a neurosurgeon trained in every surgical approach to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. That breadth means he can recommend disc replacement when it fits, and tell you honestly when a fusion or a non-surgical plan is the better choice.
Signs you may be a candidate for total disc replacement
Disc replacement helps a specific group of patients. If several of these sound familiar, it's worth a conversation.
- Neck pain that won't settle, with or without pain, tingling or weakness in the arms
- Low back pain that has lasted months, with or without pain down the legs
- Little or no relief from therapy, medication or injections
- A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease
- A herniated disc in the neck or lower back
- Pain that has come back after an earlier disc surgery
- A recommendation for spinal fusion that you'd like a second opinion on
Why patients offered a fusion explore disc replacement
Both operations take pressure off nerves. Only one keeps the level moving, and that difference shows up in recovery and years later.
Back to work sooner
Many disc replacement patients return to desk work in two to three weeks, because there is no fusion that has to heal solid first.
Less stress on nearby discs
A fused level can't bend, so the discs above and below take up the slack. Studies report adjacent-level wear about one-third as often after disc replacement.
Natural motion
The implant lets that level of your spine bend, tilt and rotate, so you keep the range of motion a fusion gives up.
Fewer repeat surgeries
Research on neck surgery has found patients who had a fusion were three to five times more likely to need another operation at a nearby level.
Get back to what keeps you moving
Disc replacement is designed to relieve the pain and keep that part of your spine moving, so you can get back to the things you love doing.
Photos show models, not patients. Recovery times and results vary from person to person.
Outside Las Vegas? That's okay.
Patients come to us from across the United States and around the world. Las Vegas makes it easy, with direct flights from almost everywhere and plenty of places to recover comfortably nearby.
- Call usTell our team about your symptoms and any surgery you've been offered. We'll explain how to send your MRI and records securely.
- Imaging reviewDr. Garber reviews your images to see whether disc replacement is realistic before you book a flight.
- Visit Las VegasMeet Dr. Garber in person, complete any testing, and have surgery at one of his partner hospitals or surgery centers.
- Recover and fly homeStay nearby for your first post-operative check, then follow up from home.
Hear from our patients
“Dr Garber has done all of my surgeries, including my fusion lumbar back surgery. I would never allow any other dr in the state of NV to touch my back other than Dr Garber. He has great bedside behavior with me. The best surgeon ever!!!”
“My family had a great experience with Dr Garber, first my husband and now my son. He is very professional and knowledgeable. My husband had back surgery with him (fusion L4-S1). Dr Garber was very clear as the beginning, told us everything that was going on and what to expect. I fully recommend him.”
“I have been a patient with Dr. Garber since a car accident in 2007. He has managed my shunt, my fusions, and my occipital nerve stimulator. He is the only neurosurgeon I will go to in Las Vegas. He is attentive, professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable in the field for my multiple medical issues. His staff is simply awesome. Dustin, the PA, and Lise (the surgery scheduler) in particular have helped me beyond measure. I have had ease getting appointments scheduled, in-depth care, and surgery scheduled amazingly fast. Dr. Garber is a doctor I trust completely with my health and my life. I have no hesitation recommending Dr. Garber for all neurosurgical care. Before my last back fusion I was on serious pain meds and needed a walker. He gave me back a quality of life I couldn't dream of. The occipital nerve stimulator for migraines treatment was experimental when he put it in. 8 years later, I have reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines. He is simply the best medical choice.”
Artificial disc replacement in Las Vegas
Our office is on South Durango Drive in the west valley, minutes from Summerlin, Spring Valley and the 215.
Disc Replacement Center of Las Vegas
3012 S Durango Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 826-2662 · Directions
Patients come to us from
- Las Vegas
- Summerlin
- Henderson
- Spring Valley
- Enterprise
- Paradise
- North Las Vegas
- Boulder City
- Mesquite
- Pahrump
- St. George, UT
- Southern California
- Arizona
Where Dr. Garber operates
- Henderson Hospital
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
- MountainView Hospital
- Valley View Surgery Center
- Silver State Surgery Center
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Disc Replacement Center of Las Vegas?
Our office is at 3012 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117, in the west valley near Summerlin and Spring Valley, inside Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute. Call (702) 826-2662.
Who performs disc replacement surgery at the center?
Jason E. Garber, MD, FAANS, FACS, a board-certified neurosurgeon who has operated in Las Vegas for more than 20 years and completed a fellowship in complex spine reconstruction.
Where is the surgery done?
Dr. Garber operates at Henderson Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center and MountainView Hospital, and at Valley View Surgery Center and Silver State Surgery Center for outpatient procedures.
Do you treat both the neck and the lower back?
Yes. We offer cervical disc replacement for the neck and lumbar disc replacement for the lower back.
Can I get a second opinion on a fusion recommendation?
Yes. Many patients come to us after being told they need a fusion. Call us and we'll explain how to send your MRI for review.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. We're closed on weekends.
Find out if disc replacement is right for you
Talk with our team about a consultation or an imaging review with Dr. Garber. Patients are welcome from Las Vegas and anywhere else.