The 20 Best Cervical Disc Surgery Doctors in California, US

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The 20 Best Cervical Disc Surgery Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 521 doctor with experience in Cervical Disc Surgery near California, US. Of these, 449 are Experienced and 71 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Tahernia is an Orthopedics provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tahernia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Tyler G. Smith
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Sierra Spine Institute

    5 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 120, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Sean K. Keem
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Keem is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Keem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Christopher D. Summa
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    PAMF - Neurosurgery

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Summa is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Summa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Summa is currently accepting new patients.

    David D. Yeh
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Sutter Health Ambulatory Care Center And Surgery Center

    2506 Samaritan Court, Floor 2, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Yeh is a Neurosurgery provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Yeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher O. Neubuerger
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Christopher O. Neubuerger, MD Inc.

    3941 J St, Ste 370, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    With more than 24 years of experience and thousands of successful spine operations performed, Dr. Neubuerger is an expert in his field. He specializes in all aspects of spine disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He has published chapters in medical textbooks on spine surgery and conducted lectures on a variety of topics in the field of spine surgery.Dr. Neubuerger is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care for his patients. He believes in a patient centered approach to care and puts you, his patient, at the center of the decision-making process. From the initial patient evaluation to the end of your course of treatment, you will be seen and evaluated by Dr. Neubuerger. Dr. Neubuerger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Anh X. Le
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Alpine Orthopaedic Med. Grp.

    2488 N California St, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Anh Le is an Orthopedics provider in Stockton, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Nicholas P. Slimack
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    300 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Nicholas Slimack was born and raised in Illinois. He went to Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, then went on to medical school at Loyola University  and completed his  residency training at Northwestern University. He received his Fellowship training at Spine Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is Board Certified in Neurosurgery. He has resided on the Central Coast with his family since 2013. Dr. Slimack’s care philosophy is  to provide effective, quality care to the people of the Central Coast. Dr. Slimack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Bruce M. Mccormack
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Neurospine Institute Medical Group

    2320 Sutter St, Ste 202, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. McCormack, Director of the Neurospine Institute, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started the Neurospine Institute to be a new forum for aggregating and disseminating knowledge of the spine in order to promote clinically significant research and to improve patient care for those suffering from spinal disorders. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Bone Graft, and Laminectomy.

    Ken Y. Hsu
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    San Francisco Spine Surgeons

    1 Shrader St, Ste 600, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Spine problems range from simple to complex, surgical to non-surgical. Our practice applies apropriate levels of expertise from various world experts to the problems most responsive to those skills. I only treat patients who need surgical intervention and my associates treat non-surgical disease. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Travis H. Loidolt
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Complete Spine Care

    Folsom, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Travis Loidolt is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon committed to providing you with superior service and compassionate care. He has written research articles in several major medical journals as well as authored chapters in leading academic books. His medical interests include improving the quality of care, lowering the costs of healthcare, and improving patient satisfaction, all while staying on the cutting edge of technology. He has also spent time in underserved countries performing free medical care to children in need.Outside of his medical commitments, his interests include spending time with his wife and children, traveling, water sports, fitness, and learning new skills.My care philosophy centers around ensuring you understand your condition, its natural history, as well as treatment options.  This approach stems from me treating you as if you are a member of my family.  Surgery for me is a last resort, one which I avoid when possible.  Should you require a surgery, I walk with you the whole way, ensuring we do the greatest good FOR you while doing the least TO you. Dr. Loidolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Peter B. Weber
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Peter B. Weber, MD Private Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 6th Flr, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Spondylolisthesis, Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Jeffrey D. Coe
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Jeffrey D. Coe, MD Private Practice

    360 Dardanelli Ln, Ste 1F, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Specializing in cervical and lumbar spinal surgery, scoliosis and adult spinal reconstruction, Dr. Jeffrey Coe's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and to make your experience pleasant and comfortable. With a keen interest in innovative spine techniques and a strong research background, Dr. Coe provides the best solutions for his patients with injuries, deformity, and other diseases of the spine. Regardless of your age or activity level, he understands the importance of your neck and back, and his goal is to restore you to a pain-free lifestyle. He is committed to excellence in the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Coe will encourage you to take and active role in your own care, to educate yourself with the resources provided on his website and to ask questions during your office visit.Specializing in cervical and lumbar and lumbar spinal surgery, scoliosis and adult spinal reconstruction, Dr. Jeffrey Coe's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and to make your experience pleasant and comfortable. With a keen interest in innovative spine technologies and a strong research background, Dr. Coe provides the best solutions for his patients with injuries, deformity, and other diseases of the spine. Regardless of your age or activity level, he understands the importance of your neck and back, and his goal is to restore you to a pain-free lifestyle. He is committed to excellence in the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Coe will encourage you to take an active role in your own care, to educate yourself with the resources provided on the OrthoNorCal website listed below, and to ask questions during your office visit. Dr. Coe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Sandeep Gidvani
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    50 E Main Ave, Ste A, 
    Morgan Hill, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sandeep Gidvani performs orthopedic surgery procedures at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA.Dr. Gidvani combines a humanistic approach to patient care with keen clinical diagnostics to seek out solutions to spinal disease. He treats a wide variety of complex spinal pathology, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar stenosis, instability, spondylolisthesis, myelopathy, degenerative disc disease, trauma, and tumor. While trained in the most modern of minimally invasive techniques as well as traditional spine surgery, he exercises great scrutiny in deciding which patients need surgery and to make sure they undergo procedures that are best suited for their clinical indications. In addition, Dr. Gidvani is fluent in Spanish, and can explain diagnoses and treatment options to Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Gidvani?s goal is to provide you with the best care possible, restore you to a pain-free lifestyle, and make your experience at Silicon Valley Spine Institute pleasant and comfortable so you can start living a better life today!. Dr. Gidvani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    George Picetti
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 501, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Picetti is a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Picetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Picetti is currently accepting new patients.

    Rayshad Oshtory
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Rayshad Oshtory, MD Private Practice

    2100 Webster St, Ste 314, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Doctor Rayshad Oshtory's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and pleasant and comfortable experience. Dr. Oshtory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Ravi Ramachandran
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Folsom Spine

    2330 E Bidwell St, Suite 100, 
    Folsom, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    One of Northern California's premier spine surgeons, Dr. Ravi focuses on both minimally invasive and open spine surgery to give patients better results with shorter recovery times. To date, he has successfully participated in over 2000 operations over 7 years. He is the chief of Surgery at the Nivano Heathcare Group in Folsom, Roseville, and Sacramento, CA. He is also the Director of Spine Surgery at Mercy Folsom HospitalDr. Ravi completed his undergraduate education at Princeton University, his medical school education at Stanford University, his residency in orthopedics at Yale University, and his fellowship in spine surgery at Harvard University. During this time, he contributed heavily to clinical research, authoring several papers and significant journal articles. Among numerous accolades, he was awarded a Stanford Medical Scholars Research Grant for his work on titanium wear debris as well as the prestigious Yale Orthopaedics O. Donald Chrisman Research Award.Dr. Ravi has also authored several book chapters in widely referenced spine surgery texts, including The Handbook of Spine Surgery, Contemporary Spine Surgery, and The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine: Minimally Invasive and Advanced Techniques.As a practitioner, Dr. Ravi emphasises conservative care above all other approaches, using operative intervention only as a last resort and practicing state of the art techniques that allow for the fastest recovery times and minimize postoperative pain. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Steven A. Schopler
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Southern California Orthopedic Institute

    5201 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A graduate Mechanical Engineer from the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering, Doctor Schopler received his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, followed by Orthopedic Residency at the UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and later enjoyed a year fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.  He later entered private practice in Los Angeles, and joined SCOI in 1989.  For twenty years, Dr. Schopler has enjoyed seeing patients in the Bakersfield office of SCOI, moving to live in Bakersfield in 2009.Dr. Schopler sees patients with all types of spinal disorders, with special interest in minimally invasive surgery for scoliosis, degenerative deformity problems, scoliosis assessment, and treatment of disc disorders and spondylolisthesis.  In recent years, he has lectured and presented research on minimally invasive spinal surgery in China and Europe, as well as across the United States.  Dr. Schopler enjoys teaching spine fellows and other spine specialists about new surgical techniques.  He works closely with the spinal implant industry on techniques and instrumentation of the spine and hold patents on spinal implants for lateral access spine surgery.  A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Schopler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Rocco R. Calderone
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

    Rocco R. Calderone, MD Private Practice

    2486 N Ponderosa Dr, Ste D114, 
    Camarillo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Calderone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Paul S. Hong
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Hong is an Orthopedics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Cervical Disc Surgery doctor in California, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cervical Disc Surgery doctor in California, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cervical Disc Surgery doctors in California, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cervical Disc Surgery doctors in California, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cervical Disc Surgery doctor in California, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cervical Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cervical Disc Surgery doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cervical Disc Surgery doctor in California, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cervical Disc Surgery doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cervical Disc Surgery doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cervical Disc Surgery doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cervical Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cervical Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cervical Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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