Dr. Melamed’s Education & Experience

Dr. Hooman Melamed is a world-renowned spine surgeon known for his minimally invasive techniques and innovative, patient-centered care. His approach blends advanced surgical skill with leading-edge, non-narcotic treatments.

Specialties & Innovations:

1. Focuses on minimally invasive endoscopic and microscopic spinal and scoliosis surgeries
2. Offers cutting-edge nonsurgical treatments like PRP and bone marrow cell therapy
3. Specializes in artificial disc replacement and alternatives to traditional spinal fusion
4. Developed a patent-pending, narcotic-free recovery method
5. Most surgeries are outpatient, with patients going home the same day

Professional Experience:

1. Director of Scoliosis at Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital (2013–2021)
2. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
3. Member of the Scoliosis Research Society
4. Lead author of multiple peer-reviewed research papers
5. Presenter at major spine surgery conferences including:
6. North American Spine Society
7. Congress for Neurological Surgeons
8. Scoliosis Research Society
9. Cervical Spine Research Society
10. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques

Education & Training:

1. Graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with a B.S. in neuroscience
2. Attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Harris Foundation Scholar)
3. Completed orthopedic surgery residency at University of Illinois at Chicago
4. Spinal fellowship at Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders

Continued Learning:

1. Actively travels to observe and collaborate with top spine surgeons worldwide
2. Has trained and participated in surgeries across South America, Asia, and the U.S.

Spine Treatments

Dr. Melamed can treat a wide variety of different spinal ailments, depending on your diagnosis. These options include but are not limited to issues of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine, as well as scoliosis and other deformities. Before starting a treatment plan, however, it is first of the utmost importance to perform an accurate and thorough diagnosis. To do so, you should schedule an appointment to determine if spinal surgery is the right option or if more conservative care is a better choice.  Dr. Melamed believes in treating the entire patient as a whole in a holistic manner and not just their spine. Most importantly, it is important to consider other factors that may not allow a person to heal and get better.

Community Outreach

Dr. Melamed believes in the importance of giving back to the community and other charitable organizations. He donates every month to support a range of childhood education and animal preservation charities. Some of these include the Wild Animal Sanctuary, Wildlife Conservation Society, African Wildlife Foundation, German Shepherd Rescue, LA Cougar Project, and KCIS (Keep Children In School).