Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Advanced techniques that minimize incision size and muscle disruption for faster recovery.

Minimally invasive and motion-preserving spine surgery at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

About
Dr. Erick R. Kazarian is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at NYU Langone Health and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He specializes in degenerative, sports-related, and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with a focus on ultra-minimally invasive, robotic, and motion-preserving techniques.
Meet Dr. KazarianSpecialties
Advanced techniques that minimize incision size and muscle disruption for faster recovery.
Ultra-minimally invasive approach using small cameras and instruments through tiny incisions.
Procedures designed to maintain spinal mobility while addressing underlying pathology.
Treatment of neck disorders including disc herniations, stenosis, and degenerative disease.
Management of lower back conditions including sciatica, spondylolisthesis, and stenosis.
Surgical management of spinal fractures and traumatic injuries.
Conditions
A lumbar disc herniation occurs when a disc in the lower back pushes through its outer ring and presses on a spinal nerve, most often producing leg pain (sciatica), numbness, or weakness.
A cervical disc herniation occurs when a disc in the neck pushes through its outer ring and presses on a spinal nerve, producing neck pain plus radiating symptoms into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal cord or nerve roots, producing leg pain, walking limitation, and — in cervical cases — hand and balance problems.
Sciatica is leg pain caused by irritation or compression of a lumbar nerve root, most often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. It is a symptom — not a diagnosis — and the underlying cause guides treatment.
Cervical radiculopathy — a 'pinched nerve' in the neck — produces pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand along the path of the affected nerve.
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, sometimes producing back pain, leg pain, and instability — though many patients have minimal or no symptoms.
Procedures
A well-established procedure to relieve neck and arm pain from a damaged or herniated cervical disc.
A motion-preserving alternative to fusion — replaces a damaged cervical disc with an artificial implant designed to mimic natural neck movement.
Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (BESS) — among the least invasive ways to address disc herniations and spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine.
A next-generation lumbar fusion that combines the structural goals of a traditional TLIF with the tissue-sparing advantages of endoscopic surgery.
Permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the lower back to eliminate painful motion and restore spinal stability.
A two-stage spinal surgery that combines an anterior approach through a small abdominal incision with robotic-guided posterior pedicle screw fixation.
Patient Reviews
“Dr. Erick Kazarian and his team at NYU Langone provided exceptional care. I underwent surgery to address two herniated discs in my neck, and from consultation through recovery I felt completely supported and informed. Dr. Kazarian has a truly warm and caring nature. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel calm and not scared going into surgery — which meant so much. Today my neck is better than ever, and I am able to do all the activities I love, from horseback riding to spinning. My outcome has been truly life-changing, and I am incredibly grateful for his expertise and compassion. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing spine surgery.”
“From my first consultation through my ongoing post-surgery follow-ups, Dr. Kazarian has been nothing short of excellent in every aspect of the care he has provided me. When we first met, my spine issues prevented me from walking more than 20–30 steps. Now, five months later, I am walking pain-free and effortlessly, and have returned to my active lifestyle — riding my bike over 200 miles a week and regularly going to the gym. From day one, his bedside manner was great. He listened to all of my concerns and responded in an informative and caring manner, often referring to the imaging so I fully understood all aspects of the procedure. Since my surgery he has remained fully involved and engaged in my recovery.”
Locations
Dr. Kazarian sees patients at three convenient locations across New York. Same-week appointments are often available.
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