The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near lakewood, CA. Of these, 139 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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161 providers found
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute

    3610 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amandeep Bhalla is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bhalla is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Intrepid

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Polek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Polek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Polek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ajay Patel MD A Professional Medical Corp.

    10441 Lakewood Blvd Ste E, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Patel is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

    Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mckay is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mckay is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Mckay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required
    5750 Downey Avenue, Suite 308, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Ortega is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. Dr. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Borden is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Borden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Borden is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Borden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Healthpointe Medical Group Inc.

    5584 N Paramount Blvd Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Anto-Fritz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Anto-Fritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Muscle Spasms, Sciatica, and Tennis Elbow.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Healthpointe Medical Group Inc.

    5584 N Paramount Blvd Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Etemad is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Etemad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Fractured Spine, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Vista Radiology Medical Associates Inc.

    2708 E Willow St, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Amster is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Amster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Amster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    9400 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tri Ngo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache. Dr. Ngo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    5me Inc

    3711 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Orlovich is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Orlovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Acute Pain, Herniated Disk, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gabriel Ramirez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, Headache, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Kinchen-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Kinchen-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Kinchen-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Interventional Pain Doctors - Long Beach

    200 W Wardlow Rd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Loder is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Loder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group, Inc.

    2865 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Strauss is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Strauss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Ear Barotrauma, Herniated Disk, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Strauss is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Intrepid

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Azadeh Farin is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Farin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Farin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Yuan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Yuan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sireesha Iruvuri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iruvuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Iruvuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunayna Bakaya is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bakaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites. Dr. Bakaya is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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 lakewood, 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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