About Austin Spine

Complex Spine & Deformity Specialists in Austin, Texas

Serving patients throughout Austin, Central Texas, South Texas, and beyond.

At Austin Spine, our board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeons specialize in complex spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive spine surgery, and advanced treatment for neck and back conditions.

We treat:

  • Chronic neck and low back pain
  • Arm and leg pain (radiculopathy, sciatica)
  • Degenerative spine conditions
  • Spinal deformities and scoliosis
  • Severe spinal trauma
  • Spinal tumors
  • Complex revision spine surgery

Our philosophy is simple: provide the highest quality spine care with the least invasive, most effective treatment possible — the same care we would want for our own family members.

Experienced, Trusted Spine Surgeons

Dr. Craig Kuhns and Dr. Rick Wupperman bring more than 30 years of combined experience in spinal care and complex spine surgery. In recent years alone, they have performed more than 2,000 spine procedures.

They are both board-certified and fellowship-trained in advanced spinal surgery techniques, with extensive experience treating complex and high-risk cases.

Surgery at a Nationally Recognized Hospital

Austin Spine surgeons perform procedures at St. David’s Medical Center, recognized among the top 2% of hospitals in the United States for exceptional patient care by Healthgrades, including designation on America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ list.

St. David’s Medical Center has also been recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™, reinforcing our commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality spine care in a nationally distinguished facility.

Our practice is affiliated with St. David’s Medical Center, - One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™

Healthgrades 2024 100 Best Spine Surgery

Convenient Central Austin Location

Our office is conveniently located in Central Austin, just off Interstate 35 at Exit 236A in the St. David’s Plaza Medical Office Building, directly across from St. David’s Medical Center.

We serve patients across Central Texas including:

  • Austin
  • Round Rock
  • Cedar Park
  • Georgetown
  • San Marcos
  • Central and South Texas>

Ample parking is available in Garage 2. From the garage, take the elevator to the 7th floor, turn right, and you’ll find us in Suite 708.

Location Hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed