At Desert Institute for Spine Disorders, we specialize in conservative spine treatment for neck and low back pain, including trunk stabilization physical therapy, various types of medications, activity modification, and therapeutic injections.
There are a number of surgery options available to the patient who has not responded to the available conservative treatment programs and often benefit positively from skillfully applied spine surgery intervention. Allow Desert Institute for Spine Disorders help you regain your lifestyle.
Our Mission
If you are suffering from acute or chronic neck, back, arm, or leg pain, scoliosis or other spine deformity, or a herniated disc, allow Desert Institute for Spine help you feel good again. Our goal is to reduce your pain and return you to your normal activities as soon as possible. We provide services for all who live locally in the Phoenix metropolitan area, nationally, and internationally.
Led by Dr. Duane D.H. Pitt, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., Lt. Col. (Ret…) who you will see on your first visit and he will develop your plan of care. Dr. Pitt is a Board Certified Fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and his spine practice has focused on prevention, conservative medical management, and all surgical techniques available for the spine.
EDUCATION & MEDICAL TRAINING
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spine Surgery
University of Southern California, University Hospital (1999-2000)
Postdoctoral Training in Orthopaedic Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center (1995-1999)
Postdoctoral Training in General Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center (1994-1995)
Medical Doctorate Degree
University of California Irvine College of Medicine (1994)
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Medical Director of Spine Services, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn, Shea, Thompson Peak (2006 – 2011)
Spine Surgeon, The Orthopaedic Clinic Association, P.C. (2001 – 2006)
Spine Surgeon, The Spine Institute of Arizona (2000 – 2001)

• Abrazo Scottsdale Campus

Desert Institute For Spine Disorders, PC

8573 E Princess Dr Ste 221

Scottsdale

AZ

85255

USA

(480) 900-2883

https://www.spinedocaz.com/

• Spine Surgeon
• Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Spinal Decompression
• Spine Surgery
• Spinal Disc Surgery
• Discectomy Procedure
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion

• Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica
• Back Pain