{"id":36961,"date":"2024-10-04T15:08:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=36961"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:50:46","slug":"canadian-spine-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/canadian-spine-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Canadian Spine Care Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Skip the Wait, Find Rapid Spine Relief!<\/span><\/h2>\n \n
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At the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC), we believe that people in pain should not have to wait. With a commitment to timely care, our wait time is just one week to see a surgeon and three weeks for surgery. For over 20 years, we’ve provided expert treatment to patients from Canada and around the world, addressing their spine care needs with our leadership in endoscopic, artificial disc, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Don\u2019t endure months of pain\u2014get the care you deserve, without the wait!<\/p>\n

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If you are suffering in pain your wait time at DISC is 1 week to see our surgeons. DISC can offer Canadians the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n Consultations with Renowned Experts <\/h4>\n \n
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\n Immediate MRI Availability <\/h4>\n \n
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Receive your MRI on the same day as your appointment at a significant cash discount. (for in person visit to Phoenix only)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Advanced Treatment Options <\/h4>\n \n
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Benefit from ultra-minimally invasive procedures not available in Canada.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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When you decide to travel to Phoenix, AZ, we offer convenient appointments to accommodate your schedule. You literally can fly in and out in as little as three days.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Addressing the Canadian Wait Time Problem: DISC\u2019s 20-Year Commitment to Helping Canadians<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DISC understands the profound challenges faced by Canadians dealing with extended wait times for spinal care. According to the\u00a0Fraser Institute\u2019s 2023 \u201cWaiting Your Turn\u201d report<\/a>, Canadians endure median waits up to 28.3 weeks from referral to a spine specialist and an additional\u00a027.7 weeks for surgery<\/a>, marking the longest recorded waits.<\/p>\n

In response, DISC provides a compassionate solution through our Canadian Spine Care Program, offering rapid relief with virtual consultations and diagnostic services like MRI within 1-3 weeks. For those requiring surgery, our innovative techniques, including\u00a0ultra-minimally invasive options\u00a0<\/a>unavailable in Canada, ensure faster recoveries and a swift return to daily life, addressing the critical needs of Canadian patients efficiently for over 20 years.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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James\u2019s Comeback Story<\/h2>\n

From Sidelined to Strong<\/h5>\n

James, a powerline technician from Edmonton, Canada, loved his work\u2014but a painful herniated disc forced him off the job and without pay. Searching for answers, he found the Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) and requested a Virtual Second Opinion. Within days, he met Dr. Christopher Yeung via video visit. Within 3 weeks, he had surgery. And just 8 weeks later, James was back on modified duty with full pay\u2014providing for his family again.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Our Spine Care Services Offered to Canadians Solutions<\/h2>\n

In-Person Spine Consultation<\/h4>\n

We offer an in-person consultation with one of our expert spine surgeons and if needed a same-day MRI service at a major discount to Canadian private MRI centers. Your wait time is one to two weeks. We will arrange all your appointments so when you travel to Phoenix you will only need a few days to get an MRI and see our surgeon for a diagnosis\/treatment plan.<\/p>\n

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Virtual Consultation and Second Opinions<\/h4>\n

You have an current (< 6 months) MRI and are either waiting too long to see a spine surgeon OR your wait time for surgery is several months away. DISC offers a virtual second opinion within one to two weeks. Our typical wait time for surgery is 3-4 weeks.<\/p>\n

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With your consent, staff will gather your medical records and prepare them for the expert spine surgeon’s review.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The surgeon reviews your records, imaging studies, and current treatment plan. A virtual call with the surgeon can be scheduled to address your questions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Meet with a spine surgeon via live video call. The surgeon explains findings, answers questions, and provides a written report summarizing the opinion.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Why Canadians Choose DISC?<\/h2>\n

Every year, we welcome patients from across the United States and internationally to DISC for expertly coordinated spine care. Our seamless process ensures that patients traveling to Phoenix, Arizona are seen, diagnosed, and receive surgical care within a week, making the most of their time away from home. We handle all appointments from the initial visit to surgery and follow-up, ensuring a safe return home. Our concierge experience caters to your medical needs and personal preferences, making you feel welcomed and comfortable. We recommend local hotels with discounts for DISC patients and provide a resources page with Phoenix-area restaurants and attractions. Many choose DISC not only for our exceptional spine care but also because Phoenix is a popular vacation destination with warm annual temperatures ranging from 60 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n