Florida Spine Institute

What Florida Spine Institute does

Florida Spine Institute is a privately held, multi-specialty medical practice headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, that diagnoses and treats the causes of spine and joint pain. It operates four locations across the Tampa Bay area (Clearwater, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, and Tampa) and delivers care through board-certified specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The practice's FDA-approved research facility status supports its positioning as an early adopter of advanced spine procedures, including artificial disc replacement, motion-preservation surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, selective endoscopic discectomy, and Basivertebral nerve ablation (Intracept).

The service portfolio spans four integrated categories: surgical treatments (lumbar and cervical disc replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, scoliosis correction, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty), interventional pain management (epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, and ketamine infusions), regenerative therapies (stem cell injection and platelet-rich plasma), and non-surgical / rehabilitation services (physical therapy, bracing, orthotics, and Botox for myofascial pain). Diagnostics are supported by an in-house MRI imaging center that allows patients to complete imaging and treatment planning on the same campus. The practice accepts workers' compensation cases and participates in 80-plus insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, and United Healthcare, with billing submitted directly to payers on behalf of patients.

The business model is a fee-for-service professional services model operating across insurance, workers' compensation, and self-pay channels. Patient acquisition is driven by physician referrals, direct appointment scheduling (phone and online), and earned media including repeated CBS News features of its neurosurgical and pain management teams. Florida Spine Institute runs a non-surgical fellowship program, has helped over 150,000 patients cumulatively, and maintains an ownership structure that is physician-led and not funded by disclosed venture or private equity capital.

Name

Florida Spine Institute

Legal name

Florida Spine Institute

Website

https://floridaspineinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Florida Spine Institute is a private, multi-specialty medical practice in the Tampa Bay area operating four locations. It diagnoses and treats spine and joint pain through board-certified surgeons, pain specialists, neurologists, and physical therapists offering surgical, interventional, regenerative, and rehabilitative care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spine and Joint Pain Treatment

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Spine surgery services
• Pain management treatment
• Orthopedic spine care
• Neurosurgery services
• Spine diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Florida Spine Institute generates revenue through billable medical services including consultations, diagnostic procedures (MRI), physical therapy, interventional pain management procedures, and surgical treatments. Services are primarily billed through accepted insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare, and over 80 other insurance providers.
2. Workers Compensation Cases: The institute accepts workers compensation cases, providing spine and joint treatment services for work-related injuries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Florida Spine Institute is an FDA-approved research facility and multi-specialty spine and joint pain treatment center offering diagnosis and treatment for conditions causing neck, back, joint, and limb pain. The institute provides over 80 treatments spanning surgical procedures (minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, spinal fusion, scoliosis correction), pain management (epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, ketamine infusions), physical therapy and rehabilitation, regenerative medicine (stem cell and PRP injections), and in-house MRI diagnostics, delivered by board-certified physicians across four Tampa Bay area locations.

Product overview

Florida Spine Institute offers a comprehensive multi-specialty spine care platform with surgical and non-surgical treatment options across four main service categories: Spine Surgery Services (including minimally invasive surgery, disc replacement, fusion, and scoliosis correction), Pain Management (injections, ablations, stimulators), Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Diagnostics (in-house MRI). The institute provides over 80 treatments for spine and joint pain conditions. Services are delivered through board-certified physicians specializing in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation across four Tampa Bay area locations in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, and Tampa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spine Surgery Services Surgical treatments for spine conditions including minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, scoliosis correction surgery, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty. For patients with spine conditions requiring surgical intervention.
• Non-Surgical Treatments Conservative, minimally invasive non-surgical treatments including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, trigger point injections, Botox injections, and bracing/orthotics. For patients seeking non-surgical spine and joint pain relief.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services using equipment and exercise to help patients improve strength, range of motion, and regain physical abilities. Includes treatment for Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, foot drop, gait disturbances, chronic pain, and arthritis.
• MRI Diagnostics In-house MRI imaging center providing detailed pictures of internal body structures without radiation. Uses magnetic field, radio waves and computer to image spine and brain in slices.
• Pain Management Services Pain management services including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators, ketamine infusions, and Intracept procedure for Basivertebral nerve ablation.
• Stem Cell Injection Bone marrow transplant procedure that replaces damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy stem cells. Used for tissue injury and degenerative diseases treatment, offering regenerative therapy for orthopedic conditions and disc restoration.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Injection treatment using plasma with 5-10 times greater platelet count than normal to encourage healing of acute muscle and ligament injuries, chronic tendon injuries, hip and knee arthritis, and used in conjunction with surgery.
• Artificial Disc Replacement Surgical procedure replacing a painful disc with an artificial one, performed on the lower back (lumbar spine) or neck (cervical spine) to stimulate form and function of natural discs. Featured on CBS News as a cutting-edge procedure.
• Botox Injections FDA-approved purified protein treatment that relaxes muscles by blocking neurotransmitter signals. Used for chronic neck and back pain, myofascial pain, headache, and trigger point therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 150,000 patients helped with conditions causing debilitating pain
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laser Spine Institute: Former Tampa-based independent spine specialty practice that scaled a minimally invasive spine surgery brand nationally. Historically the most direct peer in the same metro, illustrating both the upside and the execution risk of a multi-site independent spine platform.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Multi-location orthopedic and spine specialty practice with strong physician-owned heritage that has since taken institutional capital. Comparable in spine service mix, multi-specialty depth, and regional concentration model, though at a larger scale.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Large multi-site orthopedic and spine specialty practice in the Southeast US. Comparable in multi-specialty physician model, regional multi-location footprint, and integrated spine service line including surgery, pain management, and imaging.
• DISC Sports & Spine Center: Multi-specialty spine and orthopedic practice offering minimally invasive surgery, pain management, and physical therapy in California. Directly comparable in service mix, multi-specialty model, and conservative-first treatment philosophy to Florida Spine Institute.
• Atlantic Spine Center: Multi-specialty spine practice offering minimally invasive surgery, interventional pain management, and diagnostic services. Directly comparable as an independent specialty practice with a similar service portfolio and conservative-first treatment philosophy.
• Texas Back Institute: Large independent spine specialty practice offering surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitative spine care with multiple locations. Closely comparable in scale, multi-specialty composition, and emphasis on motion-preservation and disc replacement procedures.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic: Major academic health system with a strong spine and pain management service line and significant Florida presence. Comparable as a competitor for complex spine cases, employer-of-choice for specialists, and a national brand that draws patients away from independent regional practices.
• HCA Florida Healthcare: Large Florida hospital system operating multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites across the Tampa Bay area. A key systemic competitor for spine volume via employed specialists, owned ASCs, and preferential payer contracts.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: Premier academic orthopedic and spine specialty hospital. Comparable in clinical excellence and brand premium, though operating at a much larger scale with hospital-based inpatient capabilities that Florida Spine Institute does not offer.

Emerging players

• Tower Health / Pottstown Hospital Spine Program: Hospital-affiliated spine programs that have built minimally invasive and motion-preservation offerings. Comparable as a competing delivery model for the same patient base, illustrating how independent practices are increasingly pressured by system-affiliated specialty programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fl_spine_inst
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaSpineInstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-spine-institute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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