The 20 Best Microdiscectomy Doctors near Simi Valley, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Microdiscectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Microdiscectomy near Simi Valley, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Microdiscectomy
    Advanced in Microdiscectomy
    7230 Medical Center Drive, Suite 503, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Vokshoor is a Neurosurgery provider in West Hills, California. Dr. Vokshoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Vokshoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy

    Ventura Orthopedic Medical Group, Inc.

    2525 Erringer Rd, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ardalan Nourian is an Orthopedics provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Nourian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Health Simi Valley

    2975 Sycamore Dr, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daria Younessi is a Family Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Younessi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Conejo Orthopaedics And Spine Institute

    2100 Lynn Rd Ste 115, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahriar Ghodsian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Ghodsian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics

    St. Charles Spine Institute

    558 Saint Charles Dr Ste 200, 
    Thousand Oaks, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Erik is an Orthopedics provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Erik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Erik is currently accepting new patients.

    Tigalat Shalita
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine

    Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Rocco R. Calderone
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy

    Rocco R. Calderone, MD Private Practice

    2486 N Ponderosa Dr, Ste D114, 
    Camarillo, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

    Asher Taban
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Asher Taban, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 304, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Taban is a graduate of the prestigious NYU Neurosurgery program. In his many years of service to the Northridge Community, he has been one of the earliest supporters of the Neuro Trauma Center at Northridge Hospital and was instrumental in its development and, in the 1980s and 1990s, was the only neurosurgeon supporting it. Under his guidance, the Neurosurgery Program at NRH has grown to be the best in the San Fernando Valley. He has been Chief of Surgery twice at Northridge Hospital and was Director of the Neuroscience Institute from 2005-2016. He was also closely involved with teaching of Neurosurgery at the Family Practice Program, which started in 1977, and again the only one to do so for many years. He has continued to be very involved in the development of the Neurosurgery Program at NRH. He is rated a 4-5 star Neurosurgeon on all major online physician rating sites. He has the most devoted staff, some being with him for decades, and even they are mentioned favorably in many of his ratings online. It is not unusual for Dr. Taban to see patients from all over California, as well as from other states and countries. During the many decades of his long career, Dr. Taban has performed over 10,000 surgeries and pioneered many unique personal surgical techniques, which are routinely used in the treatment of his patients, resulting in unparalleled outcomes. He was recently awarded the Grace Leland Physician's Appreciation award at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital.Known as the Doctor's Doctor, many physicians choose him when they or a loved one are in need of brain or spine surgery.We believe strongly in the importance of compassionate and cultural sensitivity to quality care. Patients at our office will receive the best specialized care, offered with courtesy, integrity, and respect. You will be greeted and cared for by our extraordinarily knowledgeable, efficient, and kind staff, experienced in dealing with the current highly complex health insurance issues. As a new patient, you are given a one-hour appointment; if the complexity of your condition requires additional time, Dr. Taban will provide that to you without hesitation and the entire examination is carried out by Dr. Taban in your presence. Our dedication and commitment to quality care with advanced technology and progressive techniques remains our guiding principle. Top 5 Areas of Expertise: Minimally invasive surgery of neck, lower back, and thoracic spine, Brain tumors and Chiari Malformation, Degenerative scoliosis, treatment of simple and complex disc disease, Spinal fusion (simple and complex). Dr. Taban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics

    Regents Of The University Of California

    30870 Russell Ranch Rd Ste 330, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Grossman is an Orthopedics provider in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy

    Regents Of The University Of California

    30870 Russell Ranch Rd Ste 330, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mendelis is an Orthopedics provider in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Mendelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Orthopedics

    Providence Medical Institute

    1220 La Venta Dr, 
    Westlake Village, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Rah is an Orthopedics provider in Westlake Village, California. Dr. Rah has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    23632 Calabasas Road, Suite 100, 
    Calabasas, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Fox is a Neurosurgery provider in Calabasas, California. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Mahdi Paridari
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Family Medicine

    Mahdi Paridari, MD Private Practice

    23679 Calabasas Rd, Ste 100, 
    Calabasas, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Paridari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Shaarawy MD Inc, Rami - 1681411397000

    21822 Sherman Way Ste 100, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Shaarawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canoga Park, California. Dr. Shaarawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Calabasas

    26585 Agoura Rd Ste 320, 
    Calabasas, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Ghostine is a Neurosurgery provider in Calabasas, California. Dr. Ghostine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anish Sen is a Neurosurgery provider in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Effusion, Cystic Hygroma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Jung is a Neurosurgery provider in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy. Dr. Jung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Neurosurgery

    California Neurosurgical Institute

    23929 McBean Pkwy Ste 215, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Aho is a Neurosurgery provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Aho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Microdiscectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Joseph Terrazzino M D Inc.

    23823 Valencia Blvd Ste 230, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Terrazzino is an Internal Medicine provider in Valencia, California. Dr. Terrazzino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibromyalgia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Microdiscectomy doctor near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy doctor near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy doctors near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy doctors near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy doctor near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Microdiscectomy 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 Microdiscectomy doctor near Simi 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 Microdiscectomy 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 Microdiscectomy 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 Microdiscectomy doctors near Simi Valley, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Microdiscectomy 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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