Overview
Robert H. Cho, M.D, FAAOS, FAOA is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and complex spine surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Los Angeles area that performs anterior vertebral body tethering for scoliosis. He is happy to see patients of all ages with orthopedic concerns, and can see usually see patients the same or next day. He has offices in Beverly Hills and Brentwood with friendly staff and x-rays on site. He is a Top Doctor in Los Angeles Magazine (since 2017), Pasadena Magazine (since 2018), and a Super Doctor (since 2017).
Dr. Cho believes that every patient deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice, as he has helped to design many implants, instruments, and robotic devices to help children with scoliosis and spinal deformity. He helped to pioneer a method to decrease pain in surgical patients by developing a novel preoperative pain protocol that minimizes the use of narcotics.
Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their two daughters, and his rescue dog, Sticky Rice. He enjoys playing the guitar, cars, smoking meats, playing video games with his children, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.
Dr. Cho is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
909 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Cho
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Cho?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Cho by calling their office at 626-389-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Cho a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Cho is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert Cho specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Cho is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Robert Cho participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Cho has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Cho's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Cho accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Cho accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-389-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Cho isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- KyphosisDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
- Experienced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acute PainDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.