Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

What Midwest Spine & Brain Institute does

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute (MSBI) is an independent, physician-led medical practice founded in 1987 and headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, delivering specialized spine and brain surgical care across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The practice operates seven owned clinic locations and serves adult and pediatric patients with chronic back and neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, brain tumors, brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, and other neurological conditions. Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services rendered in person: surgical procedures (including minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, spinal decompression and fusion, motion-preserving surgery, craniotomy, skull base surgery, radiosurgery, HIFU for Essential Tremor, and spinal cord stimulator therapy), new-patient and follow-up consultations, and complimentary MRI-based second-opinion reviews that serve as the funnel for surgical conversion. Patients access care via direct phone/online appointment requests, a digital MRI upload portal, and a formal referring-physician channel; the practice bills under standard healthcare insurance contracts (excluding Medicare/Medicaid for the complimentary second-opinion pathway).

The clinical offering is built around nine board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons - Dr. Sinicropi (President/CEO), Dr. Chang, Dr. Jackman, Dr. Perez, Dr. Garner, Dr. Finn, Dr. Nussbaum, Dr. Kebriaei, and Dr. Buttermann - supported by advanced practice providers and administrative staff across a 101-250 employee organization. Surgical work is performed at affiliated Twin Cities hospitals and capital-intensive technology platforms (Gamma Knife, stereotactic radiosurgery, image-guided navigation), and the surgeons hold 14+ granted US patents covering intervertebral prosthetics, segmental orthopedic devices for scoliosis, surgical aneurysm clips, cerebral ventricular drainage catheters, and post-stroke stimulation devices. Marketing is direct-to-consumer and referral-based, via a content-rich website, patient testimonials, Facebook/X/LinkedIn/YouTube channels, quarterly surgical newsletters, and a physician referral form; the practice has earned consecutive Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor recognition and a 2025 NASS Leon Wiltse Award nomination. MSBI is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or PE backing, and operates as a single unified specialty care provider rather than a multi-site platform roll-up.

Name

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

Legal name

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

Website

https://midwestspine.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute is an independent, physician-led specialty medical practice founded in 1987 that delivers spine and brain surgery, radiosurgery, and related consultative care to patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through seven owned clinic locations and affiliated Twin Cities hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), General Neurology (HLAKAIAA)

Keywords

• Neurosurgery services
• Spine surgery services
• Brain aneurysm treatment
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Spinal cord stimulation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from complex spine and brain surgical procedures including minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, spinal fusion, craniotomy for brain tumors and aneurysms, vascular malformation surgery, and radiosurgery procedures. Includes both inpatient hospital-based surgeries and outpatient procedures.
2. Clinical Consultations and Evaluations: Revenue from new patient consultations, follow-up visits, second opinion evaluations, and diagnostic assessments. Complimentary MRI reviews offered as patient acquisition for qualified prospective patients.
3. Spinal Cord Stimulator Services: Revenue from spinal cord stimulator trial procedures, permanent implantation, device programming, and long-term follow-up care for chronic neuropathic pain management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute is a private medical practice that diagnoses and surgically treats disorders of the spine and brain through board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons across seven clinic locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Core offerings include complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, brain aneurysm and tumor neurosurgery, radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and SRS), spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain, and complimentary MRI-based second opinion consultations.

Product overview

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute is a regional leader in spine and brain care offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical and surgical services since 1987. The practice operates as a single unified healthcare provider offering spine surgery services (including minimally invasive procedures, artificial disc replacement, spinal decompression, fusion techniques, and motion-preserving surgery) and neurosurgery services (including craniotomy, brain aneurysm treatment, brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, and vascular malformation surgery). Additional specialized services include spinal cord stimulator treatment for chronic pain, radiosurgery options (Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery), pituitary adenoma surgery, meningioma surgery, HIFU for Essential Tremor, cavernous malformation surgery, coccygectomy, and vascular pediatric neurosurgery. The institute also offers second opinion consultations with complimentary MRI review. The practice provides care across multiple Minnesota and Wisconsin locations with board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spine Surgery Services Comprehensive spine surgery for adult and pediatric patients with spinal disorders, including minimally invasive procedures, artificial disc replacement, spinal decompression, fusion and stabilization, motion-preserving surgery, and complex revision procedures.
• Neurosurgery Services Brain and neurovascular surgery including craniotomy, brain aneurysm treatment, brain tumor removal, skull base surgery, vascular malformation surgery, cavernous malformation surgery, and intracerebral hemorrhage repair.
• Second Opinion Services Complimentary MRI review and second opinion consultations for spine and brain conditions, providing diagnosis confirmation, imaging review, and treatment comparison to help patients make informed care decisions.
• Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Treatment Implantable medical device therapy using mild electrical pulses to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain for patients with chronic nerve-related pain including failed back surgery syndrome and radicular leg pain.
• Radiosurgery Non-invasive precision radiation treatment for brain tumors, vascular abnormalities, and neurological conditions using focused radiation beams targeting abnormal tissue while minimizing damage to nearby healthy brain structures.
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Non-invasive treatment using precisely focused gamma radiation beams to treat brain tumors, AVMs, trigeminal neuralgia, acoustic neuromas, and other neurological conditions without traditional open surgery.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Highly precise non-invasive treatment using focused radiation beams to treat brain tumors, AVMs, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors, and other neurological conditions, delivered as single or fractionated sessions.
• Skull Base Surgery Specialized neurosurgical procedures to remove tumors and abnormalities at the base of the skull using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques and open microsurgical approaches that protect nearby nerves, blood vessels, and brain function.
• Pituitary Adenoma Surgery Surgical removal of pituitary gland tumors using minimally invasive endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery through the nasal cavity to treat hormone-producing tumors and non-functioning adenomas.
• Meningioma Surgery Surgical removal or reduction of tumors developing in the meninges (the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord) using advanced imaging, microsurgical techniques, and minimally invasive technologies.
• Coccygectomy (Tailbone Removal Surgery) Surgical procedure to remove all or part of the tailbone (coccyx) for chronic tailbone pain (coccydynia) that does not improve with non-surgical treatments.
• High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Essential Tremor Non-invasive treatment for Essential Tremor using MRI-guided focused ultrasound waves to target the thalamus in the brain, providing rapid tremor improvement without incisions or implanted devices.
• Cavernous Malformation Surgery Surgical treatment for symptomatic cavernous malformations (CCMs) in the brain or spinal cord using microsurgical removal to reduce future bleeding risk and improve seizure control.
• Vascular Malformation Surgery Treatment for abnormal blood vessel connections in the brain, spine, or body including AVMs, cavernous malformations, venous malformations, and lymphatic malformations using embolization, stereotactic radiosurgery, and microsurgery.
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Repair Emergency treatment for bleeding directly within brain tissue including craniotomy for hematoma removal, minimally invasive clot evacuation, and decompression procedures to relieve pressure on the brain.
• Vascular Pediatric Neurosurgery Neurosurgical treatment for vascular abnormalities in children including aneurysms, vascular malformations, and moyamoya disease using chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or combination approaches.
• Craniotomy Surgery Surgical procedure in which a section of the skull is temporarily removed to access the brain for diagnosis or treatment of brain tumors, aneurysms, traumatic brain injuries, vascular malformations, infections, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-85% good to excellent pain relief in appropriately selected patients after coccygectomy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Twin Cities Spine Center: Minneapolis-based specialty orthopedic spine surgery practice with multiple fellowship-trained spine surgeons; the most direct local analog to Midwest Spine & Brain Institute's spine surgery services in the same primary metro.
• Semmes Murphey Clinic: Memphis-based specialty neurosurgery and spine practice combining complex cranial neurosurgery with spine surgery under a single independent physician group — closely analogous operating model and case mix to MSBI.
• Virginia Spine Institute: Independent specialty spine practice with fellowship-trained surgeons offering minimally invasive techniques, motion-preservation procedures, and complex revision surgery — comparable in service breadth and private-practice operating structure.
• Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates: Charlotte-based independent specialty practice combining neurosurgery and spine surgery under fellowship-trained physicians — analogous model to MSBI's combined brain-and-spine surgical practice.
• Texas Back Institute: Plano, Texas-based independent spine specialty practice with multiple fellowship-trained surgeons covering minimally invasive spine, motion preservation, and complex reconstruction — comparable private-practice competitor in spine.
• DISC Sports & Spine Center: California-based specialty spine and sports spine practice offering minimally invasive techniques, artificial disc replacement, and motion-preserving procedures — closely aligned service model to MSBI's spine line.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery: Nationally prominent specialty orthopedic hospital with a large spine surgery program; broader institutional incumbent offering overlapping spine surgery capabilities as part of a much wider orthopedic portfolio.
• Mayo Clinic Department of Neurologic Surgery: Rochester, MN-based academic medical center with one of the nation's largest neurosurgery and spine surgery programs — primary regional incumbent competitor for complex cases and referrals in the MSBI catchment.
• Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute: National academic medical center with a high-volume spine and neurosurgery program offering overlapping complex spine, brain tumor, and aneurysm surgery capabilities.
• Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery: Chicago-based academic health system with a fellowship-trained spine and neurosurgery program providing complex spine, brain tumor, and endovascular services; competing for patients in the broader upper Midwest region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MidwestSpineMN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK8SJ38FRDmfHUO9uMvCmIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MidwestSpineandBrain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midwest-spine-institute-llc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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