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 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.

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.

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.

Raymond Hah is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Hah is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

Nathanael Heckmann is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heckmann is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Neel 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.

Jay Lieberman is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lieberman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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.

Kenneth Illingworth is an Orthopedics provider in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Illingworth is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Infectious Arthritis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Philip Merritt is an Orthopedics provider in Glendale, California. Dr. Merritt 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.

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.

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.

Tyler Tetreault is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tetreault has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Legius Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Lewis Zionts is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zionts is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Hypermobile Joints, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

Michael Abdulian is an Orthopedics specialist and a General Surgeon 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.

William Long is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Long is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Charles Chang is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Microdiscectomy.

H Mynatt is an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mynatt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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.

Dedicated to the highest level of orthopaedic care with compassion and efficiency. We take pride in our efficiency and personalized attention to patient care and understand that preparing for surgery and dealing with insurance companies can be stressful and frustrating. Our trained staff gladly assists patients through their treatment, surgery, and rehabiliation process. Dr. Solberg is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

I specialize in neck and spine. Dr. Rogers is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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.

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.