Dr. Justin M. Sporrer

About the Doctor

Dr. Justin M. Sporrer is a neurosurgeon in Miami, Florida, affiliated with Baptist Health Baptist Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed a transitional year internship (2007–2008) followed by a residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Florida (2008–2014). He also holds a BS in Biology from Georgetown University (1999–2003). Dr. Sporrer has been in practice between 11 and 20 years. He has expertise in spinal fusion, lower back pain, back and neck pain treatment without fusion, neck pain and spine problems (spinal stenosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis), and brain/spinal tumors. He is accepting new patients and offers video visits. Dr. Sporrer is highly recommended by patients, earning a Patients’ Top Choice award with a 5/5 rating from over 500 reviews. Patients praise his clear communication, thorough explanations, caring manner, and the time he takes to ensure understanding.

• Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

• Internship: University of Florida College of Medicine, Transitional Year (2007–2008)

• Residency: University of Florida, Neurological Surgery (2008–2014)

• Undergraduate: Georgetown University, BS in Biology (1999–2003)

• Years of Experience: 11–20 years

• Patient Awards (7): Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time For Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams, Great Bedside Manner

• Expertise Areas: Spinal fusion (expert in 1 condition – noted as “expert in 1 condition” likely referring to spinal fusion), lower back pain, back/neck pain treatment without fusion, neck pain and spine problems (spinal stenosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis)

• Practice Setting: Outpatient neurosurgery clinic at Baptist Health South Florida; inpatient surgery at Baptist Hospital

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency – University of Florida, Neurological Surgery (2008–2014)
Internship – University of Florida College of Medicine, Transitional Year (2007–2008)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified
Undergraduate – Georgetown University, BS in Biology (1999–2003)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Spinal stenosis (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)

• Spondylosis (degenerative spine disease)

• Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)

• Herniated disc

• Degenerative disc disease

• Lower back pain (chronic and acute)

• Neck pain

• Spinal fractures

• Spinal tumors (primary or metastatic)

• Brain tumors (benign and malignant)

• Chiari malformation

• Syringomyelia

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Hydrocephalus

• Traumatic brain injury

• Spinal cord injury

Medical Procedures Performed

• Spinal fusion (expert level) – anterior, posterior, or lateral approaches

• Discectomy (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)

• Laminectomy and laminoplasty

• Foraminotomy

• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for compression fractures

• Artificial disc replacement

• Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)

• Spinal tumor resection

• Brain tumor resection (craniotomy)

• Stereotactic brain biopsy

• Placement of intracranial pressure monitors

• Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement for hydrocephalus

• Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia

• Carotid endarterectomy (if within scope – confirm)

• Surgical treatment of Chiari malformation (posterior fossa decompression)

Services Offered

Dr. Sporrer provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care for disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system, with a special focus on spinal conditions. His practice emphasizes both traditional open and minimally invasive techniques to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal fractures. He performs spinal fusion at an expert level, as well as decompressive procedures and artificial disc replacement. For patients who may avoid fusion, he offers alternative motion-preserving surgeries. Dr. Sporrer also treats brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and trigeminal neuralgia. He is known for taking time to explain diagnoses and surgical options clearly, ensuring patients and families understand risks, benefits, and expected outcomes. Video visits are available for consultations and follow-up care.

• Spine surgery – Discectomy (microdiscectomy), laminectomy, laminoplasty, foraminotomy, spinal fusion (posterolateral, interbody, anterior cervical), artificial disc replacement, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery (tubular retractors, endoscopic techniques)

• Spinal tumor surgery – Intradural and extradural tumor resection (meningioma, schwannoma, ependymoma, metastatic tumors), spinal stabilization following tumor resection

• Brain tumor surgery – Craniotomy for tumor resection (glioma, meningioma, metastatic tumors), stereotactic biopsy, awake craniotomy for eloquent area tumors

• Functional neurosurgery – Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm; stereotactic procedures

• Hydrocephalus management – Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), shunt revision

• Trauma – Evacuation of subdural/epidural hematoma, treatment of skull fractures, management of spinal cord injury with decompression and stabilization

• Chiari malformation – Posterior fossa decompression, duraplasty

• Non-surgical management – Epidural steroid injections (referral or co-management), physical therapy referral, medication management (pain, muscle relaxants), bracing

• Preoperative and postoperative care – Comprehensive risk assessment, patient and family education, surgical planning with neuromonitoring, postoperative pain management, rehabilitation coordination

• Telehealth (video visits) – Initial consultations, follow-up visits, discussion of imaging results, medication management, and pre-surgical counseling

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Cigna (HMO, PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Florida Blue (HMO)

• Humana (HMO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Also accepts Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 8950 N Kendall Drive, Suite 104W, Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 1-786-744-6840

Hospital Affiliations

• Baptist Health Baptist Hospital – Miami, Florida