Spinal Neurosurgery

Revolutionizing Spine Care in Coastal Carolina

At the Coastal Spine Institute (CSI), our goal is to be a beacon of hope for those suffering from spinal disorders in Brunswick County, NC, Horry County, SC, and beyond. Our commitment is unwavering: to offer personalized, top-tier spine care right in your coastal community.

Pioneering Minimally Invasive and Outpatient Surgery: Your Health, Our Priority

CSI stands out as the region's only surgical practice exclusively devoted to spine surgery. Our forte lies in minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgeries, a testament to our dedication to your speedy recovery and comfort.

Meet Dr. Kevin Cahill: A Leader and Innovator in Spinal Neurosurgery

At the helm of CSI is Dr. Kevin Cahill, a board-certified, Harvard-trained neurosurgeon with an exclusive fellowship in spine surgery. His expertise spans cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and outpatient procedures. Dr. Cahill is a trailblazer, being the region’s sole fellowship-trained spinal neurosurgeon and the inventor of technologies used in spine surgery nationwide.

A Team Fueled by Passion and Expertise

Our staff at CSI are more than just professionals; they're passionate advocates for your spinal health. Their mission is to bring world-class surgical care to your doorstep. Since 2019, Dr. Cahill has led our team in successfully treating thousands of patients, not just from our local communities but also from afar, who seek our specialized expertise.

A Legacy of Excellence: Dr. Cahill's Patient Endorsements

Dr. Cahill's proficiency as a spinal neurosurgeon is echoed by over 700 verified patient reviews, solidifying his status as one of the region's most esteemed specialists. For a closer look at these testimonials, visit Dr. Cahill's Profile.

Medical Device Development / Incubator / Research

The medical device incubator at CSI assists startup companies develop and commercialize innovative medical devices for spine surgery.  Our most recent startup company, Power T Handle, LLC, developed and commercialized a novel power surgical driver that has been used in thousands of spine procedures nationwide.  CSI is committed to making spine surgery better.  CSI also participates in spine surgery clinical trials allowing patients access to the latest technologies in the field.

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Our Mission

The providers and staff at Coastal Spine Institute are committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience while providing the highest quality spine care.  We believe that many patients will improve with non-surgical options and consider spine surgery often a treatment of last resort.  By developing personalized treatment plans that utilize the latest techniques and technologies we aim to give you the best possible outcome following surgery.

 

CSI Providers

SPINAL DISORDERS

    CERVICAL SPINE

    • Cervical disc herniation
    • Cervical stenosis
    • Cervical myelopathy
    • Cervical deformity (Chin-on-chest)
    • Failed fusion
    • Adjacent segment disease
    • Spinal fracture
    • Cervical instability
    • Spinal cord injury
    • OPLL 

    LUMBAR SPINE

    • Disc herniation
    • Stenosis
    • Synovial cyst
    • Degenerative disc disease
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Pseudoarthrosis
    • Adjacent segment disease
    • Sciatica

    THORACIC SPINE

    • Spinal stenosis
    • Disc herniation
    • Spinal tumor

SACRAL SPINE

  • SI joint pain
  • SI joint instability

SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Cervical Spine Surgery

Outpatient Spine Surgery

    CERVICAL SPINE
    • ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)
    • Cervical discectomy
    • Cervical fusion
    • Cervical corpectomy
    • Cervical laminectomy
    • Cervical foraminotomy
    • Posterior cervical stabilization
    LUMAR SPINE
    • Lumbar discectomy
    • Lumbar laminectomy
    • Lumbar cyst removal
    • Lumbar fusion
    • TLIF (Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion)
    • ALIF (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion)
    • XLIF / LLIF (Lateral lumbar interbody fusion)
    THORACIC SPINE
    • Thoracic discectomy
    • Thoracic laminectomy
    • Thoracic stabilization
SACRAL SPINE
  • SI joint interventions
  • SI joint fusion
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Contact Coastal Spine Institute Today

We are dedicated to improving the patient experience and delivering world class spine care locally.  Contact CSI today to learn more about our mission and to schedule an evaluation or second opinion. Minimally invasive spine procedures and outpatient surgical options are available to help speed recovery after surgery.