M. Craig McMains, MD, FAAOS

Meet Dr. McMains

M. Craig McMains is a board certified, Stanford-trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive techniques. He utilizes the latest innovations in conjunction with his rigorous training to achieve superior patient outcomes across the entire spectrum of spinal pathology.

Dr. McMains received a bachelor of science degree in neurobiology and physiology from Purdue University. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed an orthopedic residency at Ohio State University and a spine fellowship at Stanford University. He has a special interest in minimally-invasive spine surgery, and is trained in treating herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity and cervical radiculopathy/myelopathy, and also performs revision surgeries. He leverages innovation within the field to produce superior results. 

Dr. McMains is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society and Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two young sons, and infant daughter. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing. He and his wife enjoy cooking together and trying new food experiences.

Practice focus:

• Artificial Disc Replacement
• Cervical myelopathy
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Complex Spine Surgery
• Microdiscectomy
• Microlaminectomy
• Minimally Invasive Fusions
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Motion Preserving Spine Surgery
• Outpatient Spine Surgery
• Rapid Recovery Protocol
• Revision Spine Surgery
• Sacroiliac Fusion
• Spinal Fusion