DISC Surgery Center of Tarzana delivers world-class surgical care built around one idea: restoring the motion that moves your life.
As a leader in minimally invasive spine and orthopedic procedures, DISC combines advanced imaging, robotics, and precision-driven techniques in a personalized outpatient setting. Patients benefit from:
Movement reimagined — starting today.
Our surgeons specialize in procedures that preserve motion, minimize tissue disruption, and speed healing. From artificial disc replacement to advanced arthroscopy, every approach is chosen with long-term function and mobility in mind.
Tarzana physicians are nationally recognized for:
Tarzana’s next-generation surgery center integrates:
DISC has maintained:
Excellence isn’t our goal, it’s our method.
Our spine surgeons specialize in minimally invasive and motion-preserving procedures designed to reduce pain, accelerate healing, and protect long-term spine function. Using advanced imaging, robotics, and precision-guided techniques, the team delivers safer surgeries with less downtime. We offer a full spectrum of outpatient spine solutions, including:
Restores natural motion by replacing damaged discs with advanced, motion-preserving implants. ADR helps many patients avoid fusion and maintain mobility in the neck or lower back.
Our surgeons perform advanced nerve-releasing procedures - including laminotomy, foraminotomy, and microdiscectomy - to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves with the least amount of tissue disruption possible.
Solutions for patients who aren’t candidates for disc replacement, our surgeons use stabilizing techniques designed to preserve as much movement as possible while providing lasting relief.
For selected patients, even complex reconstructive procedures combining ALIF + posterior fixation can be performed safely in an outpatient setting. This advanced approach leverages minimally invasive techniques and a highly coordinated care team to reduce disruption and speed recovery.
Our orthopedic specialists treat the full spectrum of joint, ligament, and sports-related conditions through:
Every plan is tailored to restore strength, mobility, and confidence.
Meet the physician-led team bringing DISC’s next-generation care model to Tarzana.
Dr. Stephan Sweet, M.D., is a highly regarded, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in joint replacement and sports medicine. Dr. Sweet has built a reputation across Southern California for delivering personalized, compassionate care to patients suffering from hip, knee, and shoulder conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery, designed to reduce recovery times and improve patient outcomes.
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Dr. Brett Shore, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of Southern California’s few comprehensive hip specialists. He provides individualized care for the full spectrum of hip conditions, combining conservative treatment with advanced surgical interventions. With extensive expertise in hip preservation, total hip arthroplasty, and sports medicine for the hip, knee, and shoulder, Dr. Shore creates treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals, keeping them safely active and pain-free.
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Dr. Leila Rispoli, M.D., is double board-certified in pain management and physiatry, and specializes in advanced non-surgical treatments to reduce pain and restore function. Her expertise includes neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulation), pelvic pain, ultrasound-guided procedures, and regenerative therapies such as PRP and stem cell therapy. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Rispoli has published extensively, presented at national and international conferences, and is a member of leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Spine Intervention Society. She was also honored as a Super Doctors: Southern California Rising Star 2023.
MEET DR. RISPOLIDISC Tarzana is in-network with most major insurance providers, offering transparent cost estimates and financial guidance before any procedure.
Accepted plans include (but are not limited to):
DISC Tarzana is a modern, state-of-the-art outpatient center for spine, orthopedic, pain management, and sports medicine. Designed for both comfort and clinical excellence, our facility integrates advanced imaging, robotics, and recovery environments that ensure a safe, personalized experience for every patient.
