Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Shaun Chandran, MD, specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including joint reconstruction and general orthopaedics. He provides conservative care to patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Torrance, California.
Dr. Chandran completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and finished medical school at the New York Medical College. He fulfilled his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University and underwent a hip and knee replacement fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Apart from his medical practice, he teaches as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, ad Memorial Hospital of Gardena. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.
“The front office was quick to get my required information. I didn't have time to complete the paperwork before the X-Ray Technician called me back. That's fantastic. I was taken to a room right after the x-rays. Dr. Ajiboye came in a few minutes later after looking at the results and explained the images. He was kind and easy to talk to. He answered the questions as best he could and provided the next steps in treatment.”
Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.
“The front office was quick to get my required information. I didn't have time to complete the paperwork before the X-Ray Technician called me back. That's fantastic. I was taken to a room right after the x-rays. Dr. Ajiboye came in a few minutes later after looking at the results and explained the images. He was kind and easy to talk to. He answered the questions as best he could and provided the next steps in treatment.”
Carlos Uquillas, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine as well as arthroscopy. He serves patients across Southern California and Los Angeles at his office in Westchester, California.
Dr. Uquillas received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he had a scholarly concentration in clinical research and received a Leland Stanford Junior University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award. Dr. Uquillas completed his residency at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University Langone Medical Center, where he received the Eleanor Kauffman Award for Research in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. He continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital – Los Angeles.
Areas of special interest to Dr. Uquillas include sports medicine, joint preservation, and fracture care. To better serve his patients, Dr. Uquillas is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Uquillas has an appointment at the Cedars Sinai-Kerlan-Jobe Institute and is a team physician for the Los Angeles Angels. Dr. Uquillas is also the head team physician for the Los Angeles Black Storm. He has been an orthopaedic consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Kings. Dr. Uquillas was previously the director of Sports Medicine at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Pasadena, CA.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Associations of North America. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Uquillas is active in research and education. He is part of the Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship academic staff as well as the Cedars Sinai Orthopedic residency program core faculty.
Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health.
Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.
Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.
He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance.
Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.
He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).
Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.
He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.
“Dr Bhamb prescribed x-rays and an MRI for my lower back. He went over both tests with me and explained them thoroughly. He also explained the treatment(an operation). The recovery time, places to operate and the exact procedure. I will be updating this review because I've only seen him twice. ”
Neil Bhamb, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
13160 Mindanao Way
Suite 300
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
5.0(8)
4.94
(99)
Dr. Grant Shifflett, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon 11.7 mi
4.94(99)
4551 Glencoe Avenue
Suite #145
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Handpicked by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. to join DISC Sports & Spine Center, fellowship-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, Grant D. Shifflett, MD, takes a patient-centered approach to care at his offices in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California. With vast experience in minimally invasive and complex reconstructive spinal surgeries, Dr. Shifflett strives to restore each patient's functionality and quality of life.
Using cutting-edge techniques, he takes an evidence-based approach to treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions, including scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. Whether Dr. Shifflett provides non-operative care such as stem cell injections or performs innovative procedures such as artificial disc replacement, he does so with compassionate care and understanding.
Dr. Shifflett received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia before graduating with the highest distinction from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, affiliated with New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.
After venturing on a traveling fellowship to Japan, Dr. Shifflett returned to the United States and completed a minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University. There, he learned microsurgical techniques, focusing on outpatient, fusion, and non-fusion procedures for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Highly recognized in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Shifflett has presented at numerous conferences, written multiple medical journal articles, and received a variety of grants and awards for cutting-edge research and clinical studies.
Edward K. Nomoto, M.D. is a fellow-ship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. His expertise includes a wide range of surgical interventions to treat the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive techniques and their application in complex reconstructive techniques for the cervical spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and degenerative scoliosis. Dr. Nomoto believes in a patient-centered approach with patient education and understanding as key components to the medical decision-making process.
Dr. Nomoto is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many national spine organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society. He is actively involved in clinical research investigating minimally invasive techniques for the spine and improving patient outcomes. His research has been presented at various spine society meetings and is currently submitted to various peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nomoto participates in global outreach programs to provide care in underserved regions of the world. He also continues to pursue his passion for education by training residents and fellows as well as other surgeons.
Dr. Nomoto graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders.
Dr Nomoto is part of Global Outreach Spines (GSO) team comprised of board certified surgeons who are 100% volunteer’s with allied health professionals to provide medical treatment and surgery to children suffering from the effects of spinal deformities worldwide without charge to the patient or their families.
About GSO Global Spine Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since their establishment in 2013, GSO has run 6 medical mission outreach sites through which they partner with and share expertise with local medical communities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland. Through these sites, GSO has clinically evaluated and treated over 1,000 children and performed over 200 surgeries, all free of charge to patients and their families.
“I felt confident with Dr. Nomoto’s expertise. I appreciated his patience, and his clear explanations of my disease, and what to expect with the treatment he proposed.
I would recommend Dr. Nomoto to my friends and family.”
Dr. Edward Nomoto, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 760
Santa Monica, CA 90404
5.0(1)
Dr. Thomas Kremen, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon 15.7 mi
1225 15th Street
Suite 2100
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Thomas J. Kremen, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with additional subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. He has served as team physician all over the country, and around the world, helping athletes across the globe stay at the top of their game. He has served as team physician for numerous organizations including Duke University Intercollegiate Athletics, US Men's National Team Soccer, LA Galaxy (MLS), USA Basketball, and the USA Olympic Swimming Team. He currently serves as a team physician for the UCLA Bruins NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics teams, the chair of USA Swimming's Sports Medicine and Science Committee, the head team physician for the South Bay Lakers (NBA G-League), and an associate team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA).
Dr. Kremen has devoted his career to helping patients of all sports levels maintain active lifestyles. Using the latest orthopedic techniques and science, Dr. Kremen helps athletes in Los Angeles recover quickly from injury, getting them back into the game stronger than ever. With his eyes on the future of sports medicine, Dr. Kremen is a federally-funded clinician-scientist who is actively involved in translational research aimed at improving the treatment of soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries (tendons, ligaments, cartilage, etc.).
From shoulder problems to debilitating knee injuries, Dr. Kremen understands the added stresses that active lifestyles place on the human musculoskeletal system. His goal is to not only help his patients overcome their injuries, but also provide essential preventive care to avoid re-injury down the road.
Dr. Kremen earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1998 where he was also captain of the NCAA Division I men’s swimming team. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2006 and then continued at UCLA where he completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training in 2012.
Between 2008 and 2009, Dr. Kremen honed his research knowledge as a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Clinical Fellow and in 2013, he completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Following his fellowship at Duke, Dr. Kremen accepted a position at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and their newly formed orthopaedic program where he worked for 5 years prior to returning to UCLA in 2018.
Dr. Kremen stays up to date in his field through memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, to name just a few.
In his pursuit of finding the best treatments, Dr. Kremen regularly participates in research studies, and he has published and presented dozens of research papers at both national and international meetings. His research interests include biomechanical studies of shoulder and knee reconstruction procedures as well as innovative biologic therapies to enhance tissue healing and regeneration after musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Kremen is currently a full-time faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles where he provides his patients with state-of-the-art care.
Marc Samson, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center located in Downtown Los Angeles. His mission is to provide exceptional orthopaedic care to individuals living in and around Los Angeles, California.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Samson completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Berkeley, where he majored in biology and graduated with honors. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California Irvine. Dr. Samson completed his surgical internship at New York Medical College and his orthopaedic surgery residency training at New York Medical College and Boston University. In 1997, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University.
Well-versed in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Samson has served as a team physician for numerous high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams, including Stanford University, Boston University, the University of Massachusetts, and the NFL's San Francisco 49'ers.
Dr. Samson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also board-certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital
To better serve more patients, Dr. Samson speaks both Italian and Spanish in addition to English.
Tae Shin, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bringing years of experience in spine surgery and general orthopedics to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center, serving adults and teens living in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Shin earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He subsequently completed an internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Shin completed a spine surgery fellowship at New England Baptist Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. During that time, Dr. Shin also served as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the Tufts University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shin proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Shin enjoys getting to know the people in his care. He takes time to understand their unique symptoms and concerns and develops custom treatment plans that relieve pain and encourage mobility.
Dr. Shin welcomes anyone seeking relief from pain and a more active lifestyle to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center.
As one of the primary physicians of the first spine specialty clinic in the United States, John Regan, MD, is considered a pioneer in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques. Dr. Regan, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, and former director of Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders, offers his expertise at Spine Group Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County with offices in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
Dr. Regan is one of few surgeons in the United States to complete two fellowships in spine care — the first in spine trauma at A.O. International Hospital in Switzerland and the second at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Regan went on to become a key physician at the Texas Back Institute, a nationally recognized spine center.
He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals in Atlanta. He also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Focused on providing the highest quality medical care, Dr. Regan offers comprehensive surgical evaluations and treatments for a variety of conditions, including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal fractures, and scoliosis. He specializes in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries to restore a patient’s mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Regan continues to share his knowledge of spine surgery techniques, traveling to the Middle East at the request of dignitaries to train other spinal surgeons. He also focuses his efforts on researching new approaches to reduce patient recovery time and improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Regan highlights his expertise in The Atlas of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery and The Atlas of Minimally Access Spine Surgery, his published books in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health.
Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.
Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.
He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance.
Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.
He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).
Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.
He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.
“Dr Bhamb prescribed x-rays and an MRI for my lower back. He went over both tests with me and explained them thoroughly. He also explained the treatment(an operation). The recovery time, places to operate and the exact procedure. I will be updating this review because I've only seen him twice. ”
Neil Bhamb, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
2901 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 300
Santa Monica, CA 90403
5.0(8)
5.0
(1)
Yasir Shareef, DO
Neurologist 16.3 mi
5.0(1)
9220 Haven Ave
Suite 103
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Joe Cooper, MD, offers the best in orthopedic and sports medicine care in the Los Angeles, California, area.
In his Beverly Hills and Brentwood offices, Dr. Cooper provides customized cutting-edge care for fractures, shoulder instability, knee ligament injuries, hip pain, rotator cuff injuries, and other orthopedic conditions and sports injuries.
Dr. Cooper earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and went on to medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. In medical school, he was a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and he graduated with honors.
During his residency at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California, faculty members chose Dr. Cooper as an American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) resident leader and named him as an emerging leader in the world of orthopedic medicine.
Following his residency, Dr. Cooper went on to pursue fellowship training in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery to treat complex sports injuries and knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow disorders.
During his time at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Cooper trained under some of the foremost leaders in the sports medicine field, including Tom Hackett, MD, Peter J. Millett, MD, Marc Philippon, MD, and Matt Provencher, MD.
As part of his fellowship, Dr. Cooper worked directly with professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He currently serves as a team physician for the United States ski and snowboard teams.
Dr. Cooper is a talented surgeon with superior skills in robotic surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and other cutting-edge treatment innovations. He draws upon his knowledge of evidence-based treatments, specialized experience, unique skills, and the latest medical research to help patients achieve a full recovery in the most effective way.
At this time, Dr. Cooper is welcoming new patients. Call the office nearest you or schedule an appointment using online booking now.
Edward K. Nomoto, M.D. is a fellow-ship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. His expertise includes a wide range of surgical interventions to treat the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive techniques and their application in complex reconstructive techniques for the cervical spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and degenerative scoliosis. Dr. Nomoto believes in a patient-centered approach with patient education and understanding as key components to the medical decision-making process.
Dr. Nomoto is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many national spine organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society. He is actively involved in clinical research investigating minimally invasive techniques for the spine and improving patient outcomes. His research has been presented at various spine society meetings and is currently submitted to various peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nomoto participates in global outreach programs to provide care in underserved regions of the world. He also continues to pursue his passion for education by training residents and fellows as well as other surgeons.
Dr. Nomoto graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders.
Dr Nomoto is part of Global Outreach Spines (GSO) team comprised of board certified surgeons who are 100% volunteer’s with allied health professionals to provide medical treatment and surgery to children suffering from the effects of spinal deformities worldwide without charge to the patient or their families.
About GSO Global Spine Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since their establishment in 2013, GSO has run 6 medical mission outreach sites through which they partner with and share expertise with local medical communities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland. Through these sites, GSO has clinically evaluated and treated over 1,000 children and performed over 200 surgeries, all free of charge to patients and their families.
“I felt confident with Dr. Nomoto’s expertise. I appreciated his patience, and his clear explanations of my disease, and what to expect with the treatment he proposed.
I would recommend Dr. Nomoto to my friends and family.”
Dr. Edward Nomoto, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
444 South San Vicente Boulevard
Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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