Frank Phillips, MD

Rush University Medical Center

SMISS is without doubt the preeminent society focusing on minimally invasive spine surgery. The Annual forum is a fantastic exchange of ideas and an educational experience critically discussing and debating where minimally invasive spine surgery is heading.

Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS

University of Miami School of Medicine

SMISS is the only society focused exclusively on minimally invasive spine surgery. As such, the meeting is always 100% relevant to my clinical practice!

Isaac Moss, MDCM, MASc, FRCSC

UConn Health

Along the proliferation of professional societies and meetings, there has been a loss of focus and dilution of content relevant to practicing surgeons. SMISS is a society run by surgeons focused on advancing the care of spine patients using minimally invasive techniques without sacrificing outcomes. If you have an interest in MIS spine surgery, there is no better venue to learn, collaborate and advance your knowledge and skill set amongst the world’s leaders in the field.

Stephen Ryu, MD

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

SMISS is the best forum for open and relevant conversations about the current and future state of minimally invasive spine surgery. The quality and diversity of SMISS never disappoints and will have a positive impact on your practice and patients.

Paul Park, MD

Semmes-Murphy Clinic

If you’re interested in minimally invasive spine surgery, joining SMISS and attending the annual meeting is essential. It is a great way to advance your minimally invasive knowledge base and skills.

Gregory Mundis., Jr., MD

Scripps Clinic

SMISS is simply FUN. Fun learning, fun networking, and fun growing alongside your peers. A meeting worth NEVER missing.

Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA

The Hospital for Special Surgery

SMISS has grown to be the most important society for spine surgeon who are interested and passionate about minimally invasive spine surgery. With how busy we all are, we can only allocate time to those things that provide true value to our lives personally or professional. For me SMISS hits on both as it allows me to grow professionally and to strengthen personal relationships with colleagues around the globe!

Neel Anand, MD

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

The only academic society where minimally invasive surgeons from all over the world can share their knowledge in an open and free manner. A society where technology, intellect, academics and community all come together.

William Taylor, MD

University of California, San Diego

Joining SMISS supports all the programs that the society offers and supports its ability to continue to offer excellent content, which in turn enhances your practice and patient care.The meetings, speakers and website content have been integral to developing my practice and the benefits of minimal invasive spine surgery for my patients.

Yoshihisa Kotani, MD, PhD

Kansai Medical University Medical Center

SMISS broadened my horizons for patients’ based accurate and minimally invasive spine treatment. It will be further expanding to the world following the 1st international section of SMISS AP!

Juan S. Uribe, MD

Barrow Neurological Institute

SMISS is the best platform where MIS spine surgeons all over the world “cross-pollinate” and share technical, clinical and research experiences. The SMISS community is built around improving patient outcomes, advancing MIS spine techniques and promote research initiatives.

Jin-Sung “Luke” Kim, MD, PhD

Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea

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