Welcome to LSI The Villages
Laser Spine Institute The Villages, led by Dr. Perry and Dr. Burns, aims to better serve sufferers of back and neck pain in Central Florida who are searching for alternatives to open back surgery. Our doctors provide in-depth consultations to patients in a comfortable and professional environment.
At Laser Spine Institute's The Villages Office, prospective patients may consult with our board-certified physicians to determine whether minimally invasive spine surgery is the solution to their back and neck pain, and plan their next steps. We are currently taking appointments, so click here to schedule your consultation today.
Michael Perry, M.D.
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine
- Fellow American College of Sports Medicine
- Fellow International College of Surgeons
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Michael Perry received his B.A. degree in 1981 from the University of South Florida receiving honors such as "Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges." He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 1985, where he was the top graduate in his class. Dr. Perry completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.
As the Medical Director of the Laser Spine Institute, Dr. Michael Perry is responsible for overseeing the medical operations of Laser Spine Institute and ensures compliance with regulatory and certification standards. Dr. Perry monitors quality assurance and provides education to patients and staff. He provides expertise as a member of the executive management team and the Laser Spine Board of Directors.
Dr. Perry is also actively involved with organizing and presenting academic and informational seminars on behalf of the Laser Spine Institute. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and other countries providing patient education. Dr. Perry has also presented research at many international surgical conferences and his abstracts have appeared in leading publications.
Dr. Perry is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the Society for Laproendoscopic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.
Dr. Perry and his wife, Michele, have three sons; Matthew and twins Sean and Joshua. He enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his family.
Craig Burns, D.O.
- Certified American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
- Member of American Osteopathic Association
- Member of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- Southern Medical Society
Dr. Burns was awarded a B.A. degree in Biology from Rollins College in 1993. In recognition of his superior academic performance and intellect, he was awarded the Southern Medical Association Scholarship. Dr. Burns then attend Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1998. Subsequently, he fulfilled his internship and family medicine residency requirements in St. Petersburg, FL at Northside Hospital.
Equipped to apply the knowledge that he had acquired in school and eager to fulfill his dream of helping others, in 2001, Dr. Burns launched his career as a staff physician at Helen Ellis Walk-In Clinic in Holiday, Florida, where he remained until 2003. In this capacity, he provided acute care for walk-in and occupational health patients. In 2003, Dr. Burns became an Associate at the Carson Family Care Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he was responsible for treating hospital, nursing home, and office- based patients. He has been licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida since 2001 and is also certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Spinal conditions treated at LSI:
Advantages of surgery at LSI:
- Outpatient procedure
- No general anesthesia
- Small incision
- No fusions or hardware
- Minimal blood loss
- Less scar tissue
- Less recovery time
Laser Spine Institute offers free ongoing seminars to educate prospective patients. These informative and interactive presentations are held at our surgical facility as well as various locations throughout the US, Canada and other countries.
