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Scripps orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Peppers stands on the beach with his surfboard, inspiring patients of all ages to stay active and maintain mobility.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2019

Meet San Diego’s Surfing Spine Surgeon

Lifelong surfer and Scripps orthopedic surgeon Timothy Peppers, MD, explains how his passion for surfing shapes how he cares for people with back and neck pain.
A screen shot of an Ask the Expert video on knowing when to seek help for back pain.
Health and Wellness | May 7, 2019

How Do I Know If I Need Back Surgery? (video)

James Bruffey, MD, a spine surgeon at Scripps Clinic, explains how to tell when it is time to consider spine surgery to treat an ailing back.
Gregory Mundis, MD, a spine surgeon, and a child patient give the thumbs up sign after a successful spine surgery.
Scripps in the News | January 8, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Volunteers to Help Children with Spinal Deformities

Gregory Mundis, a spine surgeon at Scripps, discusses his volunteer work around the world providing surgeries to children with spinal deformities.
The back of a woman holding her neck, trying to relieve her neck pain.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2018

What Are the Main Causes of Neck Pain? (video)

A herniated disc may cause neck pain that requires surgery. A Scripps surgeon discusses other causes and treatments for neck pain.
Suanne Summers is a Scripps patient who underwent back surgery at Scripps and was featured in a story in the Del Mar Times on her return to ballroom dancing after spinal surgery.
Scripps in the News | June 13, 2018

Scripps Patient Back to Ballroom Dancing After Back Surgery

The Del Mar Times recently featured Scripps patient Suanne Summers, who is back to competitive ballroom dancing after spinal surgery at Scripps.
San Diego resident Suanne Summers practices ballroom dancing with a partner after spine surgery at Scripps.
Patient Stories | May 4, 2018

Spine Surgery Brought Suanne Back to the Dance Floor

Discover how minimally invasive spine surgery in San Diego finally relieved 50-year-old Suanne's severe back pain from a ruptured disc.
Scripps orthopedic surgeons performing minimally-invasive robotic spine surgery.
News Releases | January 10, 2017

Scripps is First in West to Use New Robotic Spine Surgery Technology

Doctors at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are now using new robot-guided technology to perform spinal fusion surgery.
Annual "Becker's Hospital Review" recognizes Scripps Health.
Scripps in the News | November 23, 2015

Scripps Health Named on List of 100 Top Neurosurgery and Spine Programs

Scripps Health has been named to the 2015 list of 100 top hospitals with neurosurgery and spine programs by Becker's Hospital Review.
Scripps in the News | August 2, 2015

Union-Tribune Article Chronicles 'Miraculous' Recovery From Spine Injury

Doctors and nurses at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla cheered and cried when a patient walked into the ICU 23 days after treatment for a severe neck injury.
Grand opening of Scripps Health Shiley Musculoskeletal Center in La Jolla was held on November 6th, 2014.
Scripps in the News | November 6, 2014

Scripps Celebrates Grand Opening of the Shiley Musculoskeletal Center

Scripps Health celebrated the grand opening of the Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal Center at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla on Thursday, Nov. 6.