The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in Fountain Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors near Fountain Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 191 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near Fountain Valley, CA. Of these, 147 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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191 providers found
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk

    Office

    12555 Garden Grove Blvd Ste 103, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Wieler is a Radiologist in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Wieler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Gallbladder Disease, and Chronic Cough.

    Zafar S. Khan
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics

    OrthoWest

    8700 Warner Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zafar S. Khan is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, practicing at Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center. He sub-specializes in Spine Surgery. Dr. Khan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. This was followed by a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the prestigious Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky.Dr. Khan has published and spoken numerous times on key and emerging topics in Spine Surgery. He has served as an instructor in Spine Surgery and has participated in the development of numerous implants. Considered an expert in robotic spine surgery, Dr. Zafar Khan instructs other surgeons on its use and application.Dr. Khan has served as Chairman of Surgery at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and as Chairman of the Quality Review Committee. He has been named a Physician of Excellence in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 by the Orange County Medical Association and Orange Coast Magazine. Additionally, Dr. Zafar Khan was awarded, "Top Doctor" in America by Castle Connolly in 2016 and 2017. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    363 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Deckey is an Orthopedics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Deckey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Deckey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    363 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics

    OrthoWest

    8700 Warner Ave, Suite 140, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Payam Farjoodi is an Orthopedics provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Farjoodi has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    18035 Brookhurst Street, Suite 1200, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Medhat Mikhael is a Pain Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Mikhael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Mikhael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center

    17100 Euclid St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behzad Hedayati is a Neuroradiologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hedayati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center

    17100 Euclid St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Hu is a Radiologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    17822 Beach Boulevard, Suite 152, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Rahbar is a Pain Medicine provider in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Rahbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Rahbar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Office

    7677 Center Ave Ste 212, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Turner is a Radiologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Pacific Coast Spine Institute And Pain Center

    17822 Beach Blvd Ste 101, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naser Rahbar is a Radiologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Rahbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    9940 Talbert Ave, Suite 201, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devin Binder is a Neurosurgery provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Binder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

    Bryce A. Johnson
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    OrthoWest

    18785 Brookhurst St, 100, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Johnson is originally from Minneapolis, MN and completed his undergraduate studies at the Revelle College of the University of California, San Diego. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry finishing Magna Cum Laude and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While at Pittsburgh, he developed his desire to pursue a career in Orthopaedic Surgery, while working with world renowned Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeons.He underwent Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he was elected Chief Administrative resident. As Chief resident, he helped oversee the entire residency program, and was awarded journal club grants from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. He was also awarded a Hark Lectureship grant and served as a team physician for the Chicago Public Schools’ athletic program. Additionally, his position as chief resident earned him the opportunity to work at spring training with the Chicago Cubs. Following residency, he furthered his spine surgery training with a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego under Dr. Steven R. Garfin. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Fractured Spine, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Hip Replacement, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Newport Orthopedic Institute

    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 306, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Safman is a Pain Medicine provider in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Safman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karence Chan is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Herniated Disk.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jung is a Neuroradiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Jung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaya Ghazinoor is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Ghazinoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Herniated Disk, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Chen is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winston Whitney is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Whitney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pejman Hedayati is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Hedayati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk doctors near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk doctors near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor near Fountain Valley, CA?

    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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctors near Fountain Valley, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk 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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