Forward-thinking collective of surgical and interventional spine leaders committed to transforming the future of spine care.
Commanding the Next Era of Spine Care
The Global Spine Initiative (GSI) is a collective of interventional and surgical spine experts working to transform the future of spine care through collaboration, education, and innovation. As new technologies and providers enter the space, GSI aims to align the right skills with the right tools for the right patients.
We believe that optimized outcomes come from proper training, cross-specialty communication, and a commitment to patient-first care. GSI is bridging the gap to build a smarter, more unified future for spine medicine.
“The field of spine care is advancing at an unprecedented pace. By bringing together spine surgeons and interventionalists, we are breaking down silos and fostering collaboration to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered solutions. Our goal is simple: to provide the right treatment, at the right time, by the right specialist.”
Global Spinal Initiative
Founding Principle
The Global Spine Initiative is founded on the principle that teamwork leads to better outcomes.
By combining the strengths of both surgical and non-surgical specialists, the initiative seeks to:
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- Promote evidence-based treatments that prioritize patient well-being.
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication to ensure seamless care pathways.
- Advance education and research to drive innovation in spine medicine.
- Empower patients with transparent, informed decision-making.
Global Spinal Initiative
2025 Think Tank
August 25,2025
Chicago, IL
The Global Spine Initiative (GSI) 2025 Inaugural Think Tank brings together leading physicians and industry partners at the forefront of spine and interventional spine care to address one of the field’s most urgent challenges: fragmentation. As emerging technologies, new techniques, and shifting provider roles continue to redefine the landscape, GSI is focused on building a smarter, more accountable spine care model—one that aligns the right provider with the right patient at the right time.
Designed for candid, strategic discussion, the Think Tank explores collaborative care pathways across the continuum—from interventional treatments to surgical approaches—for complex conditions including lumbar spinal stenosis, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and more. Through case-based dialogue and practical algorithm development, participants will examine current gaps and future opportunities for cross-specialty integration.
This event serves as a platform to align clinical insight with innovation, strengthen inter-specialty collaboration, and drive meaningful progress in research, education, and patient outcomes.
Together, we’re advancing a new standard and future of spine care—built on rigorous training, research, clarity, collaboration, and clinical precision.
2025 Think Tank
August 23, 2025
Chicago, IL
About Us
Founding Members & Executive Board
Founding Members
Stephen Hochschuler, MD
Anthony Giuffrida, MD
Douglas Beall, MD
Reginald Davis, MD
Nomen Azeem, MD
Kris Radcliff, MD
Gurtej Singh, MD
Pierce Nunley, MD
Ashley Bailey-Classen, DO
Robert Eastlack, MD
Executive Board
Ryan Budwany, MD
Christy Saia-Owenby
Sunil Panchal, MD
Adam Bruggeman, MD