Dr. Ben Burch is a double board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Atlanta Spine Institute. He specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders in adults and adolescents. His practice focuses on advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery techniques.
Dr. Burch treats a wide range of spinal conditions, including disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, spinal deformity, tumors, infections, and traumatic injuries.
Dr. Burch is board-certified by both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).
Education and Training
Dr. Burch earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Economics from the University of Alabama in 2010. He completed a Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Alabama in 2012. He received his Medical Doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016.
He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute from 2016 to 2021, followed by a fellowship in Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at the Brown University Alpert Medical School, which he completed in 2022.
Professional Involvement
Dr. Burch remains involved in research, having authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters. He continues to participate in ongoing research projects focused on advancing spine surgery techniques. He is an active member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the AO Spine Organization.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Dr. Burch has extensive experience in endoscopic spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions (often only a few millimeters) to address many spinal conditions. He is proficient in both uniportal and biportal endoscopic approaches. This dual training allows him to tailor the surgical technique to each patient’s specific anatomy, pathology, and treatment goals.
Commitment to Surgical Education
Dr. Burch is actively involved in training other spine surgeons in endoscopic techniques. He regularly teaches advanced endoscopic methods, helping to expand access to these procedures for patients nationwide. His commitment to teaching reflects a core belief: patients deserve access to these advanced procedures, and that begins with training other surgeons to perform them.
For Our Patients
Endoscopic spine surgery can offer several potential benefits compared to traditional open surgery, including smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain, and faster recovery. Many procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Above all, Dr. Burch is committed to providing every patient with a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan — surgical or non-surgical — built around their individual condition, goals, and lifestyle.
