This year’s award is especially meaningful as Drs. Yeung and Field have been recognized for
10 consecutive years, while Dr. Salari earns his 5th straight Top Doctor distinction. Their
dedication to patient care reflects consistent excellence and the respect they’ve earned from peers
for their expertise in spine surgery.

The Phoenix Magazine Top Doctor Award

For more than two decades, Phoenix Magazine’s annual Top Doctor issue has been a source of trust for patients seeking excellent healthcare phsyicians in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area. The list is selected by physician peers who nominate their colleagues based on clinical skill, patient care and reputation.
The selection process involves:

A confidential survey of thousands of Phoenix Valley doctors across numerous healthcare specialties
Peer nominations identifying the most respected doctors in each specialty
Verification of credentials, board certification, and professional standing

Who better or uniquely to assess and evaluate a physician’s expertise than the medical professionals that work alongside them every day. Peer recognition signals strong credibility, and exceptional trust amongst their healthcare community

10 Years of Peer Recognition and Excellence: Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD & Dr. Justin Field, MD

Achieving Top Doctor status once is an honor—earning it 10 consecutive years places Dr.
Yeung and Dr. Field among an elite group of physicians consistently recognized for excellence.

DISC’s Commitment to Leadership in Patient Spine Care

These awards reinforce DISC’s reputation as community leaders in spine patient care, ultra-minimally invasive, and motion-preserving spine surgery. The recognition of multiple surgeons within the same
practice highlights a collaborative culture focused on:

Innovation and leadership in endoscopic and Ultra-MIS spine surgery
Patient-centered treatment plans tailored to individual needs
Leadership in spine education, research, and global training initiatives
Delivering faster recovery and improved quality-of-life outcomes

For patients across Arizona, the United States, and internationally—including DISC’s growing
Canadian patient community—this recognition provides additional reassurance that their care is
guided by surgeons trusted and respected by their peers.

How is the Castle Connolly Award Measured

Being recognized by Castle Connolly Top Doctor is earned and not something doctors can buy. The
selection process includes:

Peer nominations from other practicing physicians
Evaluation of training, education, and board certification
Review of patient clinical outcomes
Assessment of professional engagement and reputation in the medical community

The award reflects the physician’s commitment to patient care and leadership in the field of spine
care, innovation, and their skill as spine surgeons in the operating room.

DISC 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors

DISC spine specialists are world-class surgeons whose expertise includes innovation in
developing the ultra-minimally invasive techniques, FDA investigational site for advanced
motion-preserving technologies, and comprehensive spine care. Many of these surgeons have
been recognized repeatedly for their clinical excellence in regional and national listings. Each of
our surgeons are fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons and have been
trained at the most prestigious academic universities in the United States.

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, M.D.

Why DISC Patients Benefit

DISC’s surgeons are pioneers in ultra-minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques that
help patients:

Experience faster recovery
Find alternatives to spine fusions
Return to active lifestyles with less post-operative pain

DISC’s personalized spine care – includes Personalized Pain Mapping, utilizing the least invasive
surgery, yet the most effective tailored to your condition and lifestyle.

A Legacy of Leadership in Spine Care

The recognition of DISC’s spine surgeons by Castle Connolly Top Doctors adds to a long track record of awards and honors earned over the years. DISC’s surgeons have consistently been featured as top doctors in multiple notable national rankings over the years. DISC is committed to giving patients the quality of life they deserve by performing advanced surgeries that are ultra-minimally invasive, require less recovery time, and relieve pain effectively. Our success is measured by our patients’ outcomes, and that commitment is what has led to this earned recognition. 

We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America’s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties.

Publication Date: July 30th, 2025 on Newsweek’s website

The America’s Leading Doctors 2025 rankings, developed by Newsweek and Statista, recognize top physicians across 15 medical specialties. This accolade is a testament to their outstanding performance, based on:

Doctor performance data: Analysis of performance benchmark data based on Medicare Fee-for-Service claims and commercial data sourced from Arcadia
Recommendations from peers: Online survey of thousands of medical experts (doctors, managers/administrators, and other medical professionals) across 20 states with knowledge in the respective medical field
Quality assessment: Quality of care rating by peers
Certifications: Certifications from several American medical and surgical certification boards

We are proud to have Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari among our distinguished team of healthcare professionals. Their commitment to excellence continues to elevate patient care and redefine standards in spine surgery and beyond.

Stay tuned as we celebrate their achievements and explore how their expertise enhances our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences.