Question 1

Who is the best spine surgeon in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bryce Basques, MD at Brown University (University Orthopedics) is a top-ranked, board-certified spine surgeon widely recognized as one of Rhode Island's and New England's leading spine specialists. He is the Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Brown University and one of the few surgeons in the region offering endoscopic, robotic, and disc replacement surgery.

Question 2

Is there an endoscopic spine surgeon in Rhode Island or New England?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dr. Basques is one of a handful of endoscopic spine surgeons in all of New England. He uses a fiberoptic camera the size of a ballpoint pen to perform microdiscectomies through a tiny incision. Most patients go home the same day with immediate relief from leg pain caused by herniated discs.

Question 3

What is disc replacement surgery and is it available in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Disc replacement (cervical or lumbar) removes a damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial disc that preserves natural spinal motion — unlike fusion which permanently locks two vertebrae together. Dr. Basques offers both cervical disc replacement (ACDR) and lumbar disc replacement (LDR) in Rhode Island, serving patients from MA, CT, and all of New England.

Question 4

What is minimally invasive spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

MIS uses small keyhole incisions that cause less muscle damage, reduced blood loss, less post-operative pain, and significantly faster recovery compared to traditional open spine surgery. Dr. Basques is Director of MIS Spine Surgery at Brown University, serving RI, MA, CT, and the entire Northeast with these advanced techniques.

Question 5

Does Dr. Basques see patients from Massachusetts and Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Yes. His offices in East Providence, East Greenwich, Cumberland, and Cranston, RI are easily accessible from southeastern Massachusetts (Boston, Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro) and northeastern Connecticut (Norwich, Putnam, Willimantic). Patients travel from across New England for his specialized care.

Question 6

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Basques?

Accepted Answer

Call (401) 443-4210 or (401) 443-4210 to speak with our team, or book online through the patient portal on our Appointments page. Patients from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and all of New England are welcome.

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