Mark Frenkel—Neuroscience and Spine Associates

Mark Frenkel MD, FCNS, FAANS was concerned by how often patients suffered more from spine surgery than from the spine problem itself. Large incisions, extensive muscle disruption, and long recoveries left many people sidelined for months—sometimes only to face hardware complications or even additional surgery years later. He believed patients deserved a better experience, both immediately and long after surgery was over.

A board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spine care in Naples, Florida, Dr. Frenkel focuses on helping patients return to their lives with as little disruption as possible. Over years of treating degenerative lumbar conditions, he observed a consistent pattern: traditional fusion surgeries often required extensive exposure and permanent hardware that made recovery harder and introduced long-term risks.

That insight led Dr. Frenkel to develop CemLIF™.

CemLIF is a rodless and screwless lumbar fusion technique designed to reduce pain, shorten recovery, and improve long-term durability. By avoiding a large incision and preserving surrounding muscle and soft tissue, many patients can move sooner after surgery, experience less postoperative discomfort, and return to normal activities more quickly. Just as importantly, CemLIF was designed with the future in mind. By minimizing reliance on bulky hardware, the technique aims to lower the risk of implant-related problems that can lead to revision surgery. The goal is not simply to fix today’s pain, but to create a solution that works quietly and reliably for years to come.

Dr. Frenkel takes a personalized approach to every patient, emphasizing careful evaluation and clear, honest discussion of treatment options. Patients often describe him as calm, attentive, and deeply invested in helping them feel confident about their decisions.

Through CemLIF, Dr. Frenkel is advancing a gentler vision of spine surgery—one that prioritizes recovery, durability, and peace of mind, so patients can focus less on surgery and more on living a pain-free, active life.

Neuroscience and Spine Associates
6101 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 110
Naples, FL 34119
239.649.1662
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