Welcome to the Spine Center
At The Spine Center, fellowship-trained spine surgeon James Leipzig, MD, FACS, and his experienced medical team provide world-class care. They offer a wide variety of surgical and nonoperative treatments for patients ages 16 and older in the Roanoke, Virginia, area.
The team at The Spine Center is committed to comprehensive care through a thoughtful, thorough approach. They treat the full spectrum of spine disorders, including cervical and lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, cervical spinal stenosis, and lumbar spinal stenosis.
They use conservative treatments whenever possible and only consider surgery when they’ve exhausted every available nonsurgical option.
When surgery is necessary, The Spine Center team offers advanced techniques such as robotic spine surgery, microsurgical spine surgery, and minimally invasive surgery to deliver the best patient outcomes. Dr. Leipzig and the team at The Spine Center prioritize patient care.
The practice provides a safe, comfortable environment for all patients and their family members before, during, and after treatment.
For expertise in spine surgery and nonsurgical orthopedic care, call The Spine Center or request an appointment online today.
Choose Your Provider
James M. Leipzig, FACS, MD
Spinal Surgeon
Patrick Kenney, NP, RNFA
Nurse Practitioner
For your convenience, The Spine Center accepts most major insurance plans. Click on “View full list of companies” to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
In 2018, Virginia Spine Care became the first Southwest Virginia practice to offer Mazor X robotic spine surgery following Dr. Leipzig’s extensive training in this revolutionary robot-navigated system.
Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified, Salem, Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. He specializes in procedures including robotic spine surgery, microsurgical lumbar surgery, disc arthroplasty,...
Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified Virginia spine surgeon serving Roanoke and Salem communities with over two decades of experience. He treats spinal stenosis, specializing in procedures like minimally invasive lumbar...
"Dr. Leipzig has much confidence, passion, and skill who validated my husband's pain, listened to his problems and treated him with the utmost professional courtesy..."
"He's the only one for me! Truly a doctor that wants to see his patient recover and get to live a life without so much pain!"
"I like his thoroughness and his willingness to discuss. I have seen him as a patient several times and he has my trust."
"Dr. Leipzig operated on me a year ago. I must say he is very caring and truly wants a good outcome for his patients. He is conscientious and competent."
"Dr. Leipzig and his team are true professionals and provide compassionate care. I appreciated his expert advice and kind demeanor. I highly recommend Dr. Leipzig."
"Dr. Leipzig was very pleasant too, and explained my problem carefully and clearly, and the best route to take."
"Dr. Leipzig was warm, engaging, and took a detailed history before beginning the exam. He explained things clearly to me, and made sure I understood the plan of action."
"Dr. Leipzig was very patient in explaining everything. Staff members were very friendly and efficient."
