Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Abid Qureshi is an Orthopedics provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Qureshi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

David A. Molho, MD is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He has subspecialty training in minimally invasive anterior hip replacements. He completed residency at Yale University School of Medicine, and fellowship training with Connecticut Orthopaedics. His surgical training was focused on minimally invasive techniques which allow patients to recover faster. His goal is to facilitate a rapid recovery while delivering high performing hip and knee replacements. He performs anterior hip replacements, knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and fracture surgery.Dr. Molho is a published medical illustrator – his surgical artwork can be found in textbooks and peer-reviewed medical journals. His illustrations feature anatomy, musculoskeletal tumors, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and sports surgery techniques. He also filmed, edited, and published three award winning surgical videos with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His numerous research publications include topics on orthopaedic trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, hip and knee arthroplasty, and surgical history. Dr. Molho is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

Amir Tahernia is an Orthopedics provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tahernia is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Hyun Bae is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bae is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

Helping my patients improve their function and return to their normal, active lives is what makes me the happiest about my profession. Dr. Abidi is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Stephen Ferraro is an Orthopedics provider in Redding, California. Dr. Ferraro is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ferraro is currently accepting new patients.

Tyler Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

I am board eligible in orthopedic surgery and fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery.  My practice encompasses traumatic and degenerative diseases of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.  I specialize in nerve compression issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve and tendon injuries and arthritis.  I perform joint replacements of the small finger joints as well as elbow and shoulder.  As part of my care I work closely with the therapist in order to ensure a speedy recovery.My passion is hand surgery and working with patients.  The intricacies of the hand and upper extremity have drawn my attention since the beginning of my training. I enjoy diagnosing and treating complex problems and helping patients return to activities they love.My diverse background has driven my interest to experience different geographical locations during my training.  I have been fortunate enough train in the northeast as well as Texas while also making a stop in Zurich.  In all of these locations I gained unique experiences in which to add to my skillset to treat my patients. Dr. Mensch is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

Brian Feeley is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Feeley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Feeley is currently accepting new patients.

Anh Le is an Orthopedics provider in Stockton, California. Dr. Le is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Spine problems range from simple to complex, surgical to non-surgical. Our practice applies apropriate levels of expertise from various world experts to the problems most responsive to those skills. I only treat patients who need surgical intervention and my associates treat non-surgical disease. Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

A graduate Mechanical Engineer from the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering, Doctor Schopler received his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, followed by Orthopedic Residency at the UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and later enjoyed a year fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.  He later entered private practice in Los Angeles, and joined SCOI in 1989.  For twenty years, Dr. Schopler has enjoyed seeing patients in the Bakersfield office of SCOI, moving to live in Bakersfield in 2009.Dr. Schopler sees patients with all types of spinal disorders, with special interest in minimally invasive surgery for scoliosis, degenerative deformity problems, scoliosis assessment, and treatment of disc disorders and spondylolisthesis.  In recent years, he has lectured and presented research on minimally invasive spinal surgery in China and Europe, as well as across the United States.  Dr. Schopler enjoys teaching spine fellows and other spine specialists about new surgical techniques.  He works closely with the spinal implant industry on techniques and instrumentation of the spine and hold patents on spinal implants for lateral access spine surgery.  A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Schopler is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Stephen Hankins is an Orthopedics provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Hankins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Hankins is currently accepting new patients.

Compassionate whole person care. Dr. Guthrie is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Osteoarthritis, Coccydynia, and Hip Replacement.

With more than 24 years of experience and thousands of successful spine operations performed, Dr. Neubuerger is an expert in his field. He specializes in all aspects of spine disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He has published chapters in medical textbooks on spine surgery and conducted lectures on a variety of topics in the field of spine surgery.Dr. Neubuerger is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care for his patients. He believes in a patient centered approach to care and puts you, his patient, at the center of the decision-making process. From the initial patient evaluation to the end of your course of treatment, you will be seen and evaluated by Dr. Neubuerger. Dr. Neubuerger is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Specializing in cervical and lumbar spinal surgery, scoliosis and adult spinal reconstruction, Dr. Jeffrey Coe's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and to make your experience pleasant and comfortable. With a keen interest in innovative spine techniques and a strong research background, Dr. Coe provides the best solutions for his patients with injuries, deformity, and other diseases of the spine. Regardless of your age or activity level, he understands the importance of your neck and back, and his goal is to restore you to a pain-free lifestyle. He is committed to excellence in the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Coe will encourage you to take and active role in your own care, to educate yourself with the resources provided on his website and to ask questions during your office visit.Specializing in cervical and lumbar and lumbar spinal surgery, scoliosis and adult spinal reconstruction, Dr. Jeffrey Coe's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and to make your experience pleasant and comfortable. With a keen interest in innovative spine technologies and a strong research background, Dr. Coe provides the best solutions for his patients with injuries, deformity, and other diseases of the spine. Regardless of your age or activity level, he understands the importance of your neck and back, and his goal is to restore you to a pain-free lifestyle. He is committed to excellence in the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Coe will encourage you to take an active role in your own care, to educate yourself with the resources provided on the OrthoNorCal website listed below, and to ask questions during your office visit. Dr. Coe is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Steinmann graduated with his D.O. degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. After a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Botsford General Hospital, he completed a Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Dr. Steinmann currently treats traumatic spinal injuries as well as degenerative problems of the neck and low back. He is the director of Spine Trauma at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University. Dr. Steinmann's accolades include playing a pivotal role in earning collaborative recognition by Healthgrades for Best in Orthopaedics for both Redlands Community Hospital and St. Bernardine Medical Center. Dr. Steinmann devotes a lot of his spare time volunteering with youth sports activities in the area. He and his wife Jeannette have 6 children and have lived in the Inland Empire most of their lives. During his free time he enjoys skiiing, sailing, and traveling with his family. Dr. Steinmann is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

Mario Sablan is an Orthopedics provider in Merced, California. Dr. Sablan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sablan is currently accepting new patients.

Connor LaRose, M.D. is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He has expertise in Comprehensive Shoulder Surgery as well as Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip. He also has vast experience in fracture care of pediatric and adult patients. Prior to joining Arrowhead Orthopaedics, Dr. LaRose completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI), where he received specialized training in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He also gained experience in complex open shoulder surgical procedures. For his residency, Dr. LaRose completed his 5 year residency program at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to completing one of the top orthopaedic residency training programs in the country, he helped provide medical coverage for the Duke University sports teams, including the basketball and football teams. Dr. LaRose's clinical interests include injuries involving shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Cartilage Repair Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. LaRose, with many of his partners at Arrowhead Orthopaedics, is an assistant clinical professor associated with Loma Linda University. He is involved in teaching and training of the LLU orthopaedic residents at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Dr. LaRose was born and raised in Claremont, CA. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he played 4 years of soccer. He continued on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Cinncinati College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. LaRose remains active himself, spending his free time running, golfing and playing in the odd pick-up soccer game. He returns to Claremont with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Marlow. Dr. Larose is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Samir Nayyar is an Orthopedics provider in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Nayyar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nayyar is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Summa is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Summa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Summa is currently accepting new patients.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Kondrashov is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Gabriel Garcia-Diaz has 7 years of experience in the field of spinal surgery. He completed his medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. He also completed an Orthopaedic Residency program in the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. He received his Spine surgery fellowship training at the San Francisco Spine Institute, San Francisco. Dr. Garcia-Diaz is bilingual in Spanish and English.Dr. Garcia-Diaz is an affiliate member of the North American Spine Society, American Association of Orthopaedics Surgeons, American Medical Association, Western Association of Orthopaedics Surgeons and the Merced Mariposa Medical Society. He is an active athlete, and in his spare time he enjoys doing sports like, tennis, basketball and swimming. Dr. Garcia-Diaz, his wife, Suhail, and their kids, Andres, Gabriela and Lia have been a part of the Merced community since 2012.Every Patient deserves to have a good quality of life with no back or neck pain. For this reason I will do my best to do an accurate diagnosis to the patient in every case using my expertise. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.