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Why Choose Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS?

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialist located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dealing with orthopedic spinal issues and disorders can be a tough ordeal no matter who you are, and finding a specialist that can alleviate your pain and discomfort while curbing future problems is almost as difficult. Dr. Melamed has been voted by his peers and patients as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, SuperDoctors, and multiple Vitals and ZocDoc awards.

For anyone requiring spinal surgery in Beverly Hills, however, the search does not have to be impossible. Dr. Hooman M. Melamed is a highly regarded and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who can handle most of your spinal treatment options.

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Conditions
We Treat

Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is not a disease at all but a term to describe the...

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Bulging Discs

In its most basic definition, a bulging or herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc, which serves as a cushion...

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Scoliosis

Who Needs Scoliosis Surgery? There are many people afflicted by scoliosis or other physical deformities who never have it treated...

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Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower lumbar region of the...

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Herniated Discs

A herniated disc is a condition in which the outer shell of a cushion between the vertebrae in the spine...

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Foraminal Stenosis

Foraminal narrowing refers to a loss of space, or narrowing, of the foramen, in the spine. To comprehend what this...

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis refers to a condition typically found only in adults over the age of 50 in which the spinal...

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, abbreviated FBSS, is a recognized medical diagnosis for chronic pain and symptoms that persist after a...

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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Dr. Melamed uses innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible for his spinal surgery patients. People from throughout the Greater…

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Artificial Disc Replacement

Dr. Melamed provides artificial disc replacements for patients from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area at his Marina del Rey…

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Microdecompression Treatments

Microdecompression, or microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive procedure where a small amount of herniated disc material or bone is surgically...

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Ultra-Minimally Invasive Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic spine surgery takes the minimally invasive approach to a whole new level....

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Cervical & Lumbar Surgery

Cervical spine surgery is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either: Nerve/spinal cord impingement Spinal instability The two…

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Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery

Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery Do I need scoliosis & deformity surgery? If your curve is greater than 45-50°, it will very likely get worse,…

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Degenerative Disc Disease Surgery

Patients who have not found pain relief through conservative (nonsurgical) care and have suffered a diminution in their quality of…

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Outpatient Fusion Surgery

Minimally invasive stabilization surgery aims to restore stability to the spine. Instability is commonly caused by a severely collapsed disc…

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TV Appearance

Dr. Hooman Melamed routinely appears on nationally syndicated television shows like The Doctors Show where he provides expert opinion as well as treatment for guests, celebrities and hosts, like Dr. Travis Stork of The Doctors Show.

Be sure to visit Dr. Melamed’s video library to view all of his segments.

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Videos About Our Treatments & Surgeries

Learn more about treatments and surgeries performed by Dr. Melamed, an expert Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialist.

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Insurance
and Billing

We provide a very high level of individualized and concierge care. Therefore, We are out of net work with almost all insurances, but as long as you have out of network benefits, we are happy to work with you and bill on your behalf, and to verify your benefits.

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