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Spine Health

Dr. Melamed Chosen as a Super Doctor for Fourth Consecutive Year

Spine surgeon in Los Angeles Dr. Hooman Melamed, has been chosen as a Super Doctor for the fourth year in a row.

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Spine surgeon in Los Angeles Dr. Hooman Melamed, has been chosen as a Super Doctor for the fourth year in a row. The honor comes from SuperDoctors.com, an online listing service that featured outstanding physicians in over 40 specialties of medicine. Those awarded the honor of Super Doctor, have earned outstanding recognition from their peers and professional achievements in the medical field.

Selection Process

This selection process surrounding the Super Doctor’s list is very detailed and meticulous, which is why Dr. Melamed is so honored to have been chosen for his fourth consecutive year. First, they create a pool of candidates to choose from, these are sourced from nominations by colleagues in their respective fields of medicine. Staff at SuperDoctors.com also contributes to the pool by conducting thorough research. In the next step, nominees are grouped into specialties and are evaluated by their peers. Finally, the Super Doctors are chosen in a point tallying process.

Dr. Melamed, Super Doctor

“Most of the time, patients with spinal issues can be treated successfully without surgery. I listen to my patients carefully and they are active participants in their treatment plans. If spine surgery is necessary, my partners and I have been able to combine our expertise in both orthopaedic and neurosurgery to offer you the most advanced and minimally invasive surgical intervention.”

  • Attended medical school at: Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of
  • Graduated from medical school in: 1999
  • Melamed’s honors and awards: recognized as Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2015, Leading Physicians of the World’s Top Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA in 2012, graduated from UCLA with Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1995.
  • Special licenses and certifications earned: Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007

Spine Surgeon Los Angeles

Dr. Hooman Melamed is a trusted spine surgeon in Los Angeles. His medical practice specializes in treating ailments of the neck, back and spine. To learn more about the doctor and his outstanding achievements in his field, visit his website. His practice is located at 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Phone: (424) 217-7463.

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  • Renee Smith
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Dr. Melemed is truly the best! He genuinely cares about his patients, and it shows in every aspect of the care he provides. I recently had an outpatient procedure, and I cannot say enough about how impressed I was with the surgery center. …

  • Melina Rodriguez
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Dr. Melamed is an exceptional physician. I initially came to him for my spine concerns, but he took the time to look at the bigger picture, truly listen, and help me find the right resources and specialists for a separate, complex medical condition outside his specialty. …

  • Mark Myers
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    I was incapacitated, couldn’t stand, sit or walk. The pain was excruciating. I’ll spare you the diagnosis, but it was serious. I could only lie down with my foot up to reduce the pain. It required EMERGENCY surgery. …

  • Eric Nepomnaschy
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    I want to thank Dr. Melamed for taking great care of me. Dr. Melamed performed a minimally invasive microdiscectomy to free nerve that was being pinched and causing pain in my back and in my leg. Dr. Melamed’s approach is a very conservative, which I very much appreciate. …

  • Salvador Duran
    Rated 5 out of 5.

    Dr. Hooman Melamed: An Outstanding Surgeon and a Blessing to Our Family If you or a loved one are suffering from severe back pain and feel like you have run out of options, please read our story. For a long time, my wife lived in a state of constant agony. …

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