Georgia Spine Institute · Orthopedic Spine Care
Living with pain is exhausting. We listen, we understand, and together we find the gentlest path to your recovery.
Spine Fellowship Trained
Patient stories
Experiences from patients treated by Dr. Desai.
Dr. Desai changed my life for the better!!
Since my surgery; I traveled to Fiji to scuba dive, Roatán Honduras to scuba dive, Las Vegas to see a concert, and Florida to visit family!!
Because of Dr. Desai's skills ALL of those trips were possible!!
Dr. Desai did my neck surgery in January and I have not had any arm pain since surgery! He is so kind and thoughtful and took his time explaining everything to me. I am so glad I found him. Thank you Dr. Desai for giving me my life back!
I have had 2 major back surgeries, and when I came to Dr. Desai, I thought he was going to recommend a 3rd one. Instead, he showed me exactly where he believed my pain was coming from on my MRI, and gave me all of the available options to help my pain besides surgery. Highly recommend!
Image for illustrative purposes. Testimonials reflect real patient experiences; individual outcomes may vary.
How we treat
Most spine problems deserve a full try at nonsurgical care. Here is the order we work in — and we stop as soon as you are better.
Step one
A careful exam and an honest look at your imaging — together, on the screen, until it makes sense to you.
Step two
Physical therapy, targeted exercise, and simple changes to how you sit, lift, sleep, and walk.
Step three
Medication options, bracing, and targeted injections when appropriate — so you can keep moving while you heal.
Step four
A home program, conditioning, and follow-up designed to protect what you have gained.
Step five
If nonsurgical care has not worked and your imaging and symptoms clearly point to a problem surgery can fix, we discuss it plainly. When surgery is appropriate, minimally invasive options are considered first.
Specialized care
Focused expertise for challenging spine conditions and important surgery decisions.
Second opinions
Get a clear, independent perspective before making a major decision about spine surgery. We review your imaging, explain your options, and help you make an informed choice.
Learn moreRevision care
Expert evaluation for persistent or recurrent symptoms after previous spine surgery, including failed fusion, adjacent segment disease, and other complex issues.
Learn moreComplex conditions
Specialized evaluation and treatment for challenging conditions including spinal deformity, flatback syndrome, pseudarthrosis, adult degenerative scoliosis, and other complex cervical or lumbar problems.
Learn moreDecision support
Understand whether surgery is necessary and which treatment approach may be right for you, with a focus on your goals, lifestyle, and long-term health.
Learn moreWhat we treat
You do not need a diagnosis to make an appointment. Tell us your symptoms and we will handle the rest.
Often with tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hand.
Sciatica-type pain that can make standing or sitting difficult.
Heaviness or cramping that eases when you sit or lean forward.
Buttons, handwriting, or footing that suddenly feel different.
Pain that keeps you from work, yard work, golf, or sleep.
Ongoing or returning symptoms that deserve a second look.
Your surgeon
A Georgia native, back home to practice. Dr. Desai completed orthopedic surgery residency at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans and a spine surgery fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Your first visit
MRI, CT, or X-rays on a disc or in a portal — we review them with you, not at you.
You will see what is happening in your spine and hear it in plain language.
A real plan with next steps, expected timeline, and what to do if things change.
Book a consultation with Dr. Desai and leave with a clear explanation and a real plan.
