Spine Health Center

Back and neck pain behind you.

Your whole life ahead of you.

More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience neck or back pain. When everyday activities such as walking, shopping or working become difficult and unbearable, it may be time to seek professional care.

We created the Spine Health Center at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center with three goals in mind: relieve your pain, restore your independence and get you back to work and daily activities as quickly as possible. It starts with a spine navigator guiding you through next steps. It continues with our exceptional team – from surgeons, to nurses, to physical and occupational therapists – developing a treatment plan just for you. From minimally invasive options to complex spine surgery, we offer a full spectrum of care for your fullest life ahead.

Contact a spine program expert

at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Meet Ildiko Vitez,

our specially trained spine program navigator.
 

To speak to Ildiko, you may call (949) 452-3339 or send her a message.

Program Highlights

• Walking as early as the day of surgery
• Dedicated nurses and physical therapists who specialize in spine surgery care
• A spine program navigator, in collaboration with your surgeon, to guide you through to recovery
• Pre-operation education class and guidebook to prepare you for surgery 
• A comprehensive, multi-modal approach to effectively managing your pain
• Friends and family coaching program to assist in your recovery
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) – a multidisciplinary approach to optimize and expedite your recovery after spine surgery
• Dedicated hospital unit with an on-site rehabilitation gym

We’re focused on you.

You’ll be involved every step of the way.