Meet our Providers

Meet our Providers

PA-C

A certified physician assistant, Mr Koos specializes in spinal care and has earned master’s degrees from Arizona State University and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.

Founder, Arizona Brain and Spine Center

Dr. Yusupov (yoo-SOO-pohv) founded Arizona Brain and Spine Center in 2010. Because of his deep concern for the wellbeing of his patients, Yusupov has dedicated much of his career perfecting minimally-invasive surgical techniques.

PA-C

Dr Saithna is a renowned orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the knee and shoulder. His career has been dedicated towards providing the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Innovative Pain and Wellness

Dr. Nicholas Scott graduated Summa Cum Laude with his undergraduate degree from the University of California Davis, going on to receive is medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and the honors of Medical Student of the Year.

PA-C

Jaclyn is a certified Physician Assistant from Scottsdale, AZ currently specializing in spinal and neurosurgical care. She received her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University

Physician Assistant

A certified physician assistant, Mr Koos specializes in general care and spinal care and has earned master’s degrees from Arizona State University and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. He also holds certifications for corrective exercise and fitness training. Mr Koos has a unique ability to empathize with his patients as a result of his own experience with neck and back pain. He is passionate about healthy living and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

Interventional Pain Management

Dr. Nicholas Scott graduated Summa Cum Laude with his undergraduate degree from the University of California Davis. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and with the honors of Medical Student of the Year. His residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as a fellowship in Pain Management, was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern. 

Dr. Scott has worked in the Valley throughout his career, and is well-known by his patients for his compassionate approach to care and true desire to help resolve their pain conditions.h

Physician Assistant

Mrs. Durham began her professional career as an Athletic Trainer, where her love for Orthopedics compelled her to continue to PA School and become an Orthopedic Physician Assistant. She graduated PA School from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2022, where she completed elective clinical rotations in both orthopedics and pain management. Her prior knowledge and experience of injury and concussion assessment as an Athletic Trainer, as well as exposure to pain management, give her the tools to best treat our patients. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and traveling with her husband and golden retriever.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr Saithna is a renowned orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the knee and shoulder. His career has been dedicated towards providing the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. He has published over 150 research articles and received multiple awards for his work, including the highly prestigious King James IV Professorship (Royal College of Surgeons, UK) and the Richard O’Connor Award (Arthroscopy Association of North America).

Dr Saithna undertook two years of fellowship training at internationally recognized centers of excellence in sports medicine (Royal Orthopedic Hospital, UK and the Pan Am Clinic, Canada).

Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon

Dr. Yusupov completed his medical education and training in Neurosurgery and Spine at the State University of New York. Because of his deep concern for the wellbeing of his patients, Yusupov has dedicated much of his career perfecting minimally-invasive surgical techniques. This approach to treatment minimizes trauma to the muscles and soft tissues, resulting in dramatically reduced recovery times, less pain, and better outcomes.

In addition to minimally-invasive techniques, Yusupov specializes in various pathologies of the spine, and neuro-trauma and is committed to offering his patients state-of-the-art care with an uncommon patient focus.