Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Over 8,000 successful procedures and counting.

Dr. Tony Mork, MD provides Endoscopic Spine Surgery as a solution to your back pain, eliminating the need for opiates and resorting to dangerous surgical procedures that end up leaving patients in more pain than prior to the procedure.

Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive approach and typically an outpatient procedure where most patients return to their "normal" selves in approximately 1-6 weeks.

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Fusion recommended for cervical stenosis. Chose instead endoscopic procedure by Dr. Tony Mork at the Bonita Springs facility. Dr. Mork and staff and facility staff were all excellent! Professional, personal and caring. And cured my stenosis! I no longer have arm numbness/weakness and can turn my head all directions. Would highly recommend!
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Bill Hunt
July 30, 2024
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Dr. Mork and his clinic did surgery on me in 2004 for lumbar spinal disc disease and on my wife in 2008 for cervical disc disease. We have both had excellent outcomes and have been asymptomatic ever since the respective surgeries, that were a breeze. Excellent surgeon and we would highly recommend to any family member or friend even if they had to fly to see him. Dr. Jim H, DVM
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October 12, 2012
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My experience at Dr. Morks office was great, my pain is none existent and I cant thank him enough.
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October 15, 2012
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Dr. Mork is the true professional I was willing to allow to do endoscopic surgery on my stenosis. He was available post surgery and checked on me personally in my hotel room for post-surgical care. He is one of the best in a world of doctors who have lost their way.
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Gari Welch
December 18, 2018
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Well worth the money. My leg pain is gone and I m satisfied. Everyone wanted to fuse my back but I didn't want that. The incision is so small that I can nearly see it in the mirror. He's fantastic
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March 11, 2012
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Dr. Mork is one of kind that truly cares about you. I cannot say enough about how much he helped me with my spine problems.
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October 28, 2017
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i have been to microspine for four different problems, all dealing with spinal pain. i am pain free now. i would go no where else for spine surgery. i know it costs out of pocket but it is well worth it to me. i wish i had never had a spinal fusion done at another facility in 1995 but instead had waited for Microspine to be up and running. My last time down was in August of 2010. It could not have gone better. I was in intense pain for two months; as soon as Dr. Mork began his surgery the pain was abated. Now as i said before, i am pain free.
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March 10, 2011
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dr mork helped me to escape multiple fusions in my cervical spine.which was suggested by other docs. dr mork did 2 surgeries without additional charge. i am very pleased with the experience and the professional treatment. i totally trusted dr mork and am very happy only 5 days post op.. i am off all pain meds, can sleep and have better range of motion. silvia beck
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September 1, 2014
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I suffered with horrendous chronic pain for 25 years. Finally, I could bear the pain no longer and started researching options. It was 2 months ago that I came across Dr. Tony Mork on an interview search. Two weeks ago he performed a laminoplasty on C1/C2/C3. Prior to the surgery on review of my MRI, Dr. Mork remarked that he had never come across such a serious injury in this location in all his years of experience and 8,000 plus surgeries. The surgery took longer than anticipated because there was obviously more damage there when he actually went into the area. I recommend Dr. Anthony Mork to anyone in need of the services he offers. He is a "World Class" surgeon. He is also one of the nicest most compassionate doctors I have ever met. There are many doctors out there claiming many things. I can honestly say that every promise and commitment that he made to me was followed through on more than I could have reasonably expected. I highly recommend Dr. Anthony Mork and would be willing to correspond with anyone seeking Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery.
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July 8, 2013
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Great skills and a great doctor. Allows me to keep ski racing US Masters at 75! Thanks Tony
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Barry G Ottley
June 27, 2015
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Before my phone consultation with Dr. Mork I watched close to all his videos and was impressed with his knowledge and easy to understand explanations of how he would approach each particular spine problem. His videos don't seem commercialish like most others. Only a guy explaining, in simple terms, how he can help you and video procedures to show exactly how he will accomplish it. I decided to schedule a consultation and sent my MRI results. His office staff is very professional and helpful to the point I had a consultation by the end of the day. Amazing right! After finishing my phone consultation I was impressed enough to take the time to write this. I like his logical alternative to spinal fusions and his stance that this should only be performed when there's no other recourse. A pragmatic thinker for sure and someone I believe I could put my trust in.
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David Hitchcock
July 6, 2017
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I AM SO HAPPY I DECIDED TO HAVE SURGERY WITH DR.MORK,HE CHANGED MY LIFE,AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM OR CHRISTINA. THEY MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE FROM THE FIRST CALL I MADE.THANK YOU! AND GOD BLESS.
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July 30, 2013
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Before surgery at age 71 I had to take a knee on the t box waiting my turn playing Golf. While shopping I could walk about 40 yards before I had to sit somewhere for awhile. I'm 73 now and playing 2 to 4 times a week from the white tees. I'm also skippering a 25' sailboat and racing once or twice a week without any pain! I work out 4 or 5 times a week. All this thanks to Dr Mork. He has perfected endoscopic back surgery. You can hardly see my tiny scar.
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July 14, 2014
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Dr. Mork has been absolutely fantastic. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and he has treated me in Florida twice and last year in newport Beach, California. I just can't say enough about him!
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Pat Sweeny
January 16, 2015
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WOW…what can I say? The scale doesn't go any higher than 5! Dr. Tony Mork and his staff are the most professional, competent and courteous people one could ever hope to meet. And his results compliment his knowledge and experience. Being a farmer and encountering lower lumbar back problems for over 10 years, having tried most known remedies available in Canada (e.g. epidural injections, PRP (protein rich plasma injections) and RFA (radio frequency ablations), I was at the end of my search and taking hydromorphone 3x daily to address the pain. I came across Dr. Mork’s video on “What I learned from 8000 Surgeries” and I was convinced to proceed in this direction. From the onset, I have never been treated to such wonderful assistance starting with his Assistant Jamie Mayernick as she guided me through the process and to completion. The staff at Foothills Surgical Center in Lake Forest, CA were fabulous. The two surgeries I had (firstly a Discogram which confirmed Dr. Mork’s suspicion being my L4/5 and L5/S1 discs compromised) and the second surgery of an endoscopic lumbar discectomy at L4/L5 and a lumbar intradiscal injection at L5/S1, went without any issues for me. Dr. Mork extended his caring demeanor by visiting me at my hotel the next day and outlining my recovery process. 6-8 weeks to know whether the surgery was successful and 6-8 months for rehab (very trying for a farmer…LOL) before re-entering light activities. It has been 2 1/2 weeks post-op and acknowledging the post-op pain, I do not feel any of the ‘old’ pain that once was 24/7. At this date, at least to me, I know this surgery was a success. And I cannot thank enough Dr. Mork and his team for making this happen to me. I’ll be forever grateful. The picture shows the material (disc fragments) removed from L4/L5 disc. It almost filled the entire inner disc and Dr. Mork indicated this was the cause of my pain. (it is bluish/green due to dye from discogram). A recovering and very grateful Canadian Farmer! Dan Ireland Victoria, BC Canada
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Dan Ireland
November 23, 2024
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Way to Go Tony! Carol is almost back to normal again………well almost!
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John Bradley
January 14, 2015
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Dr Mork is a very special expert to me I have used Dr. Mork 3 x in my life . I suffered severe leg pain and back pain . Spinal Stenosis and arthritis . He cleaned all of this out only 4 weeks ago but it took two operations . Some in Oct. balance in January 2020. Wow out of this world . You need to talk to him he cares and stays in touch with you . I'm 95% painless in 4 weeks . Thank you so much Dr. Mork . your a 10 out of 10
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Doug Barnett Ontario Canada
February 12, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr. Tony Mork to anyone with spine problems. He is highly intelligent, skillful, experienced and compassionate!! He is a rare find in the medical profession!!! Surgery was a great success. I count my blessings every day!!
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April 24, 2014
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It has been over three years I was operated by Dr. Mork for multiple problems at multiple levels caused by degenerative disc disease and injuries. Stenosis and other bone and disc problems I had at those multiple levels had pretty much incapacitated me. Since then, my quality of life has greatly improved. I am not young again, but I can get around and enjoy my family and friends again. I am so appreciative. I highly recommend Dr. Mork.
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October 23, 2016
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After sending my recent scans to Dr. Tony Mork, I was very pleased to have his valuable and accurate diagnosis regarding my lumbar spine issues. The conservative surgical recommendation he gave to me was greatly appreciated. His interest to study my spine scans in serious detail was remarkable.
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The endoscope is the ultimate approach to minimally invasive spine surgery!

The ultimate procedure in the realm of “minimally invasive" surgical procedures is endoscopic spine surgery. Most procedures that claim to be minimally invasive are using a tube that typically ranges from 18-22mm in diameter, which is definitely not "minimally invasive" to say the least. Endoscopic procedures use a tube that has a diameter of 7-10mm. To give you a gauge of how small this is, a dime is nearly 18mm.

Minimally Invasive Means Everything Is Minimal

Minimal incision size

Minimal pain

Minimal anesthesia

Minimal recovery time

Minimal risk of infection

Minimal soft tissue damage

Minimal time at a facility (typically an outpatient procedure)

NO FUSION

founder endoscopic spine academy

Meet Dr. Tony Mork, MD

Relieving your back pain and giving you your life back is our goal at Dr. Tony Mork’s practices in Irvine, CA and Naples, FL.  Not only has Dr. Mork successfully performed over 8,000 endoscopic procedures, he also teaches and has produced his own training courses for doctors to become certified in endoscopic surgical procedures. When it comes to minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Mork is as professional and as experienced as it gets.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Tony Mork

Bulging Discs

Herniated Discs

Facet Syndrome

Annular Tears

Foraminal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Protrusions

Failed Back Surgeries

Locations in Irvine, CA and Naples, FL

Dr. Tony Mork Irvine, CA

(949) 430-6658
2102 Business Center Dr #127
Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Tony Mork Naples, FL

(239) 420-7447
4851 Tamiami Trail N STE 200
Naples, FL 34103
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