The 20 Best Invertebral Disc Disease Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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The 20 Best Invertebral Disc Disease Doctors near Santa Maria, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Invertebral Disc Disease near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Carlos L. Untal
    Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Cypress Ambulatory Surgery Center

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste E, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Untal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Nathan Singer
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Plaza Surgery Center

    525 E Plaza Dr, Ste 100, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Take care of all aspects of your health. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

    Nicholas P. Slimack
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Neurosurgery - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    300 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Dennis Blackburn
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 200, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Marian Pain Management - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    525 Plaza Dr, Ste 204, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Pires is a Physiatrist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Pires is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Pires is currently accepting new patients.

    Donald J. Hole
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Thomas M. Dawes
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Thomas M Dawes Jr MD A Medical Corporation

    116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 210, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Dawes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Degos Disease, and Obesity.

    Peter A. Krause
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Peter Alan Krause Medical Corp

    2151 S College Dr, Ste 203, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I am also a strong believer in life after death. Our place in this world, and our mere existence on Earth, is not by chance. We all have a purpose for our existence, and it is important that we spend time daily striving to meet that purpose.I am a big believer in helping the body and mind heal themselves. Illness in general can be looked on as a breakdown of the body's natural balance. I, as a physician can aid you as a patient regain that natural balance that allows your body, mind and spirit to function at their best, no matter what your age. Using this philosophy, along with the power of modern medical science, goes a long way to maximizing our potential. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Caroli Disease, Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Michael S. Haverty
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Haverty Vanterpool & Allen Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 260, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Haverty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Pain Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Pain Medicine | Orthopedics
    201 N College Dr, Suite 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Elfering is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Elfering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Kazak MD Inc.

    1040 W Main St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kazak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Kazak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Memory Loss, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    525 Plaza Dr, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mase is a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Mase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Spine And Pain Treatment Medical Center

    135 Carmen Ln, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Lagattuta is a Physiatrist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Lagattuta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Fibromyalgia.

    Richard G. Day
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Day has practiced Family Medicine for more than 35 years. He did his Undergraduate training at Stanford, and earned his MD degree from Case Western Reseruve University School of Medicine. He was Chief Resident of his Family Practice Residency Program at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.Dr. Day returned to Stanford to work at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and taught residents at the School of Medicine, and served as an Attending Physician at the Stanford University Medical Center and the San Jose Residency Program. He also served as one of the team physicians for the San Francisco Giants and 49'ers. He has completed several marathons, including Denver, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Boston. Dr. Day is part of the Nipomo community and enjoys the opportunity to be of service to his friends and neighbors. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Matthew G. Hadilaksono
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

    Restorative Spine And Pain Inc

    214 South Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hadilaksono is a dual board certified and fellowship trained Interventional Pain & Musculoskeletal Medicine specialist. His double board certification in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation allows him to provide a comprehensive care approach for his patients. Growing up in California, he spent his time volunteering at Venice Family Clinic while completing his undergraduate study at University of California, Los Angeles. He received his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine New York. He went on to complete his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He then continued with his sub-specialty fellowship training in Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation/Rutgers University in New Jersey.Dr. Hadilaksono utilizes minimally invasive and non-operative approach for the treatment of spine and joint pain, as well as neuropathic pain. His approach incorporates electro-diagnostic testing, diagnostic ultrasound, formulation of rehabilitative programs, fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided interventional techniques, neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulator, DRG stimulator, PNS), and regenerative medicine. Dr. Hadilaksono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2801 Santa Maria Way Ste A, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Chc

    260 Station Way, Ste A, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Invertebral Disc Disease?

    Intervertebral disc disease, also known as degenerative disc disease, is a condition in which the one or more of the discs that cushion and absorb pressure between the vertebrae of the spine degenerate and cause pain. Intervertebral disc disease may lead to curvature of the spine (adult scoliosis), herniated disc, spinal stenosis (narrowing), and slipped discs (spondylolisthesis). Intervertebral disc disease is a part of aging and is common in older adults.

    When should I see an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Santa Maria, 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Santa Maria, 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Invertebral Disc Disease 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease 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 Invertebral Disc Disease 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Invertebral Disc Disease 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Invertebral Disc Disease 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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