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Modern Spine
Welcome to Modern Spine
Update July 28, 2023: We appreciate your patience. We regret that staffing, real estate, and insurance issues have delayed opening. We anticipate that we will begin contacting waitlisted patients in mid-August. Please reach each out to your primary for alternative options if this is not ideal for your particular situation.

Greetings and welcome to my new vision for modern spine care in the Pacific Northwest!
David A. Yam, M.D.
The future of spine care is almost here.
We are in the process of setting up our practice and anticipate opening the doors to patients in August 2023.
You are welcome to join the waitlist and explore this site as we gear up.
We make updates daily and look forward to caring for you soon.

OHSU Patient
November 3, 2022
Poor previous C3-4 fusion experience from another Dr I had enough miserable pain depression loss of work (7 months off )etc etc i was referred to Dr. Yam and within the first appointment we had a game plan to do acdf C5-6 and as a bonus he removed several bone spurs while he was in there. I was only off work for 60 days this time. I felt so good I was able to pick up my 5 year old daughter which I wasn’t able to do for over a year prior. I’m back to being able to go fishing and bike rides with her now . I can’t say enough good things David hands down is a life saver. Definitely gave me a new perspective on life

Legacy Patient
February 7, 2022
Can’t say enough good things about Dr. Yam. Two days after my disc replacement surgery and I’m off pain meds and already feeling much better. Dr. Yam explained everything clearly and is certainly an expert in the field of artificial disc replacement. Looking forward to a future without a squished up spinal cord! I was definitely scared going into this, but Dr. Yam and his staff made this an easy and fearless experience.

Providence Patient
November 21, 2017

Providence Patient
October 23, 2017
I had lost height, developed a poor posture, and suffered from increasing back pain. Dr. Yam replaced my lower 5 discs with synthetic discs and pinned and screwed it all together to repair the problem. He did a great job and though it takes awhile to get through the pain and rehab, I am so much better off now.

Providence Patient
May 7, 2017
I don't think I could ever trust another doctor with care for my back. He is kind and compassionate. He listened to my concerns and explained the different options for care in a way that was easily understood. He even went as far as to contact my family in another part of the state to explain my procedure to them and calm their fears. He is amazing and his team is phenomenal as well. Thank you Dr. Yam for taking such great care of me.

Providence Patient
January 20, 2016

Legacy Patient
December 2022
I was so fortunate to find this doctor, I thank him everyday in my mind. My spine was so bad I could barely walk very far any longer. I'm 58 yr old female and it began with sciatica many years before. It took me 3 neurosurgeons and time but I looked at reviews and glad I did. What a Godsend he and Alexa are. God Bless you. My pain is gone and I can walk.

Providence Patient
April 21, 2016
I am extremely pleased with Dr Yam and his staff and associates. I was informed of all procedures and choices before and during my surgery. NO infection at all. I am up walking right away. I have sent my friends and neighbors to him. So very glad I waited for Dr Yam. He has changed my adult life with his inovative procedures.

Providence Patient
March 11, 2016
Dr. Yam and his staff are all I could have hoped for in a medical practitioner. you are looking for a doctor whose medical knowledge is encyclopedic, treats the whole person, and takes the time to be caring even while maintain a very efficient office, then Dr. Yam is someone you should consider visiting.

Providence Patient
July 7, 2015
I was very impressed with Dr. Yam's great interpersonal interactions with not only me, but my wife as well. He came in and introduced himself asked me about my medical issues, conducted a series of simple tests, then went through the X-rays and pointed out the areas of concern and thoroughly explained what needed to be done to correct my issues. He put us right at ease. I will gladly recommend him to my family or friends who might need his services

Providence Patient
May 3, 2014
My experience with Dr. Yam could not have been better. When I first saw him he explained in clear terms my treatment options. Once we decided on a procedure it was explained to me in great detail so I knew precisely what to expect. My operation was a complete success and I would recommend Dr. Yam to family, friends, and any one else whom might ask.
Waitlist for Modern Spine
What We Do

Neck Surgery
We offer state-of-the-art options including disc replacement, minimally invasvie decompression, and complex fusion.

Back Surgery
Unlike most practices in the region, we specialize in performing minimally invasive spinal surgery for almost every back problem.

Conservative Care
We work with you, your physician or primary care team, and other healthcare professionals to deliver great non-surgical care.
Why choose Modern Spine?
?unlike most practices in the region, Modern Spine does things differently with a forward thinking approach. It is not only out surgical technique that is unique, but our entire strategy to get patients through what can be very difficult times. We use advanced technology and these revolutionary techniques to deliver solutions to patients. As a patient in the practice, you will receive a customized non-surgical and also surgical plan including recovery that fits your goals, your health, and your lifestyle with the hope of reducing your pain and restoring your function. We try our best for every patient, we take second opinions, and we encourage them as well. As a patient, we hope you choose us and trust us with your needs and are honored to take care our patients. We would be honored to take care of you.

At Modern Spine we don't just want you to be on the rebound. We want you to be restored, recovered, and reinvigorated at what you love to do.