Dr. Kris Okumu, MD brings 18+ years of orthopaedic expertise and cutting-edge robotic technology to Silicon Valley. Minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques designed for active patients who refuse to slow down.
Dr. Okumu combines the most advanced surgical technologies available with unparalleled precision — giving patients smaller scars, less pain, and faster returns to the activities they love.
Traditional open-back surgery requires large incisions and weeks of recovery. Our MIS techniques use pencil-sized portals to access the spine — dramatically reducing muscle disruption, blood loss, and hospital time.
The most advanced form of minimally invasive surgery available. Using a 7mm endoscope and HD camera, Dr. Okumu operates through an incision smaller than a fingernail — with real-time visualization and precision unmatched by traditional methods.
Robotic guidance systems give Dr. Okumu sub-millimeter accuracy during implant placement and spinal fusion — far exceeding what the human hand alone can achieve. The result: more precise surgery, fewer complications, faster recovery.
Robotic-arm assisted total joint replacement delivers a personalized surgical plan for each patient's unique anatomy. Expect dramatically improved implant positioning, better long-term outcomes, and a faster path back to running, hiking, and cycling.
Dr. Kris Okumu is a fellowship-trained and board-eligible orthopaedic spine surgeon with over 18 years of experience helping patients across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area return to the lives they love. Dr. Okumu is in private practice giving patients the undivided attention, personalized care, and surgical excellence they deserve.
A pioneer in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery in the Bay Area, Dr. Okumu is at the forefront of robotic spine and joint replacement surgery — technologies that deliver hospital-grade precision with outpatient convenience.
Active patients — athletes, parents, professionals — deserve surgical solutions that respect their lifestyle. Every technique Dr. Okumu uses is chosen to maximize your results while minimizing your time away from what matters most.
Whether you're a weekend cyclist with sciatica, a runner with a herniated disc, or a young professional whose back pain is limiting your career — Dr. Okumu has the expertise, technology, and personalized approach to get you back in motion.
I had endoscopic surgery with Dr. Okumu for a herniated disc and was back on my road bike in three weeks. I expected months of recovery. The tiny incision healed faster than I expected. He genuinely changed my life.
As a 42-year-old runner, I was terrified of spine surgery. Dr. Okumu explained every option clearly, recommended the least invasive approach, and I ran a half marathon 4 months later. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
Robotic knee replacement with Dr. Okumu was a completely different experience than what I expected. Back to hiking within 6 weeks. The technology he uses is genuinely remarkable — and so is his bedside manner.
Common questions about minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, and what to expect at the Silicon Valley Spine Center.
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