Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute
Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Neurosurgeon,Neurosurgery & Complex Spine & Complex Brain Neurosurgeon
located in Upstate New York, Syracuse, NY

The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Institute has offices in San Antonio and Houston, Texas, as well as Upstate, New York, offering exceptional neuromusculoskeletal and central nervous system diagnosis and treatment. Board Certified, Award-winning fellowship-trained spine and tumor neurosurgeon Yan Michael Li, MD, PhD, is an expert in complex spine surgeries, including nonfusion artificial disc replacement, endoscopic foraminotomy and discectomy for nerve decompression, and complex revision spine surgeries.
Why MIBSI?
A minimally invasive approach designed to support safer procedures and a smoother recovery experience.
Services
Less pain and faster healing than open spine surgery, with expert MISS care from Dr. Yan Michael Li at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
Expert care for revision surgery, deformity, multilevel fusion, and advanced spine conditions—with Dr. Yan Michael Li at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
Minimally invasive options for chronic neck and back pain—including endoscopic neurectomy, spinal cord stimulation, and pain pumps—with Dr. Yan Michael Li at MIBSI.
Timely traumatic brain injury evaluation and treatment with Dr. Yan Michael Li and colleagues at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
FDA-approved depression care including TMS for treatment-resistant depression—with Dr. Yan Michael Li and colleagues at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
TMS for depression, anxiety, postconcussion syndrome, and more when other treatments aren’t enough—with Dr. Yan Michael Li at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
Functional evaluation, advanced injections, and surgical options for neck pain—with Dr. Yan Michael Li and colleagues at MIBSI in Texas and Upstate New York.
Expert spinal decompression for nerve compression from stenosis and related problems—with Dr. Yan Michael Li at MIBSI in Texas and Utica, New York.

Meet Our Specialist
Yan Michael Li, MD, PhD
Board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, complex brain conditions, and surgical pain management.
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Syracuse (New York) Office
42-65 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: By appointment only