Dr. Brusovanik is well known locally and internationally. He has helped numerous professional and Olympic athletes, executives and celebrities. He always attempts to help patients without surgery, but when surgery is indicated, his way of performing surgery minimizes pain and speeds recovery.
Born in Moscow, Dr. Brusovanik moved to Miami in 1992. He matriculated from University of Miami and has called Miami home for many years. He lives on Miami Beach with his wife and daughter. He speaks English, Spanish and Russian.
Dr. Brusovanik treats patients not only in the United States but from across the world including Venezuela, Columbia, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Trinidad, Brazil, Ecuador, St. Thomas,British Virgin Islands, Argentina, Norway, and Nigeria.
CONDITIONS & OPERATIONS
Dr. Brusovanik treats the following conditions:
- Sciatica/Nerve compression
- Back and Neck pain
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Scoliosis
- Stenosis
- Metastatic Disease
- Spinal Fractures
Most Common Operations:
- Minimally Invasive Decompression / Laminectomy / Discectomy
- Minimally Invasive Fusion /Lateral Access / XLIF
- Disk Replacement
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
JESSICA RIVERA PA-C
Jessica Rivera, PA-C joined Miami Back and Neck Specialists with Dr. Brusovanik in 2013. She obtained her Physician Assistant degree from Miami Dade College. She is a licensed and board certified Physician Assistant in the state of Florida. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, she graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise & Sports Science and & Master’s degree in Athletic Training & Sports Medicine while completing her internship with FIU athletics in affiliation with Doctors Hospital UHZ Sports Medicine Institute. She became a graduate research/teaching assistant and quickly learned her passion for educating others as she taught the athletic training laboratory classes at FIU. Before becoming a physician assistant, she was the Head Athletic Trainer for a local high school for eight years and treated over 400 student athletes. Her love for orthopedics was evident throughout her educational and professional career. She enjoys educating her patients about their diagnosis and has a special interest in the post surgical training and conditioning plan for high performance athletes.
Jessica is currently an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. Jessica was born and raised in Miami, FL where she resides with her husband, son and daughter.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Click Here to see what his patients are saying.
- Dr. Brusovanik has authored over 30 publications on issues related to spine surgery.
- As seen on CNN Espanol and Us News and World Report
- Dr. Brusovanik is the Spine Consultant for the Miami Dolphins and the Sony Open Tennis Miami
- Dr. Brusovanik is fluent in both Spanish & Russian
- Dr. Brusovanik supports the following charities; PETA, Center For Biological Diversity, National Resource Defense Council, Human Rights Campaign, and the Sierra Club.