Advanced spine care for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
SPEAR Institute serves Tucson patients with full-spectrum orthopedic spine care, from spinal stenosis and disc herniation to adult scoliosis, cervical myelopathy and revision surgery. The practice is founded by Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, a dual board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with 25+ years of complex spine experience.
Request AppointmentSpine care built around the right decision.
Many Tucson patients want a clear answer before they commit to surgery. SPEAR Institute starts with symptoms, imaging, prior treatment and your goals. Non-surgical care stays on the table when it fits. Surgery enters the conversation when the diagnosis, risk profile and expected recovery support it.
Service area
Tucson, Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Green Valley and Pima County.
Conditions
- Spinal stenosis
- Disc herniation
- Cervical myelopathy
- Adult scoliosis
Procedures
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Lumbar fusion
- Cervical surgery
- Revision spine surgery
What to bring
Bring MRI or CT reports, prior operative notes, medication list, symptom timeline and the main activity you want back.