Dr. Porto believes in treating spine conditions with the most minimally invasive methods possible, while achieving superior outcomes to traditional surgical approaches. He is well versed in complex spine deformity cases and scoliosis correction. He is a specialist in tubular and endoscopic surgery, which have incisions small as a pinky nail, and avoid unnecessary tissue and muscle injury. His philosophy is to prevent surgery whenever possible, however when needed, he offers minimally invasive options, including motion-preservation procedures, instead of fusion surgeries. Dr. Porto completed a prestigious complex spine fellowship in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University and Rothman Orthopaedics Institute, a premier spine center in the country. His clinical interests include outcome and cost analyses of minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine arthritis and deformity correction as well as non-operative interventions to minimize degeneration in the spine. He is an avid researcher, having published dozens of scientific manuscripts throughout his career, including in some of the most highly regarded peer-reviewed scientific journals in the world. His primary research interest includes the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for the prevention and treatment of spine disorders.