Mark Giovanini

Professional Biography

• Dr. Mark Giovanini, M.D. is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) and comprehensive spine care.
• Originally from Portland, Oregon.
• His clinical and research interests include:
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Spinal cord injury research
  • Neural transplantation
  • Outpatient spine procedures
  • Wellness-focused spine care

Education and Medical Training

• Earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon.
• Received a fellowship from the American Heart Association to conduct basic science research at Oregon Health Sciences University.
• Completed medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
• Completed neurosurgical training at the University of Florida at Shands Hospital.
• Studied under leading neurosurgeons:
  • Dr. Albert Rhoton
  • Dr. Arthur Day
  • Dr. Richard Fessler

Research and Academic Contributions

• Developed research models for spinal cord injury during his training at Shands Hospital.
• His spinal cord injury research contributed to the development that eventually led to the first spinal cord transplant in humans.
• Published multiple articles on:
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neural transplantation
• Collaborated with Dr. Doug Anderson, Chief of the Neuroscience Department at the University of Florida.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Expertise

• Developed a primary focus on Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) Surgery during residency training under Dr. Richard Fessler, a pioneer in MIS.
• Has continually promoted and contributed to the development of minimally invasive spine techniques throughout his career.
• Served as a consultant for major spine companies, teaching MIS techniques to:
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Orthopaedic surgeons
  • Medical professionals worldwide

Clinical Practice and Services

• Brought minimally invasive spine surgery to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
• Since 2005, has performed hundreds of outpatient minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Has transformed traditional open inpatient spine procedures into minimally invasive outpatient procedures at the Andrews Institute.
• Performs procedures at the Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center, which provides advanced facilities and staff for minimally invasive spine cases.
• Expanded his minimally invasive spine practice to the NeuroMicroSpine Center in Destin, Florida.

Wellness and Integrated Spine Care

• At the NeuroMicroSpine Center, Dr. Giovanini has expanded his practice to include wellness medicine through:
  • iPerformance Physical Therapy
  • Lifestyle coaching
• This integrated approach supports patient recovery from neck and back injuries through focus on:
  • Physical conditioning
  • Hormone balance
  • Nutrition
• The center also features:
  • Pain management specialists
  • Anti-aging specialists
• Provides a comprehensive approach to spine care combining minimally invasive procedures with wellness-focused services.