Bonati Spine Institute

The Bonati Spine Institute is a specialized medical facility and ambulatory surgical center focused on advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Alfred O. Bonati, the institute is known for developing and performing the proprietary Bonati Spine Procedures, which utilize patented surgical instruments and laser technology under local anesthesia to treat chronic back and neck pain. The institute's outpatient procedures target conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and failed back surgery syndrome, offering an alternative to traditional open back surgery and spinal fusion. Despite facing regulatory scrutiny and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2025, the institute remains operational, serving patients nationally and internationally from its primary facility in Hudson, Florida.