Dr. Yuri Falkinstein is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in complex disorders of the entire spine in adult and pediatric patients. He is a general partner of Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists where his practice focuses on the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. Dr. Falkinstein frequently performs corrective spinal procedures for patients with failed back-surgery syndrome and adjacent level degeneration. Dr. Falkinstein is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. I try to communicate with my patients and strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. All questions are answered. I do not want my patients to feel they were rushed through their visit. We provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world. Dr. Hernandez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Nick Ghazarian grew up in Los Angeles and alumnus of UCLA. After receiving his degree in Biology, Dr. Ghazarian went on to complete medical school and residency in Orthopedic surgery in Nevada, during which he served as chief resident. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Ghazarian was selected as a Spine Surgery Fellow at the prestigious San Diego Spine Foundation. Having returned to his hometown to start his own practice, Dr. Ghazarian is grateful to have trained under some of the pioneers of spine surgery during his residency and fellowship, including: Dr. William Smith, Dr. Behrooz Akbarnia, Dr. Robert Eastlack, Dr. Greg Mundis, Dr. Dan Lee, Dr. John Thalgott. Dr. Ghazarian's research focus has been on cutting edge minimally invasive treatments of complex spinal conditions with numerous articles, lectures and presentations in national conferences. Dr. Ghazarian is committed to both local and global outreach. As an active member of the nonprofit organization, Global Spine Outreach (GSO) Dr. Ghazarian has provided complex spinal surgeries to underprivileged children with life threatening spinal conditions, meanwhile training local physicians in/on up to date management of these conditions. Locally, Dr. Ghazarian has provided free high school physicals for low income families; counseled teens involved in gang violence, as well as given talks at multiple high schools, universities and events.  Dr. Ghazarian has cared for a multitude of amateur and professional athletes. He has been the ringside physician at several UFC fights, Crossfit competitions, Mr. Olympia's, Junior Golden Gloves, Major League Soccer (MLS),  and powerlifting competitions.We expect our patients to take an active role in their health because you are the most important member of our team. In exchange we vow to do anything and everything to help restore quality of life and get you back to doing what makes you happy. Dr. Ghazarian is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Joseph Schwab is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schwab is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Shahan Yacoubian is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Yacoubian has been practicing medicine for over 26 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Raymond Raven is an Orthopedics provider in Burbank, California. Dr. Raven has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Stephan Yacoubian is an Orthopedics provider in Burbank, California. Dr. Yacoubian has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Mark Mikhael is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Mikhael has been practicing medicine for over 19 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

Neelakantan Anand is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Anand is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Lindsay Andras is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Andras is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

David Skaggs is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Skaggs is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Robert Kay is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kay is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Clubfoot, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Vahan Cepkinian is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Cepkinian has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bowlegs, Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Loren Geller is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Geller is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Lee is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Philip Merritt is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Merritt has been practicing medicine for over 46 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Toxic Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Andrew Spitzer is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Spitzer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Abdulian is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Abdulian is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Hip Replacement, and Synovectomy.

Paul Gilbert is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Gilbert is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow.

We specialize in state of the art surgical care. Whether our patients are athletes or weekend warriors, our goal is a successful outcome. Dr. Samson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

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.

Dr. Ahdoot's care philosophy is simple. He provides concierge and personalized care to educate patients of their condition and offer various treatment plans to improve their quality of life. Dr. Ahdoot is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

For us, it is a privilege to take care of patient, whom we see as our own family members. When the patients trust us we take the burden and obligation of making the best possible decision in treating them based on our years of experience and the most up-to-date techniques. We don't see medicine as a business but as a very unique encounter and relationship between the doctor and the patient. Dr. Karayan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.