# The Spine Pro > The Spine Pro is the Beverly Hills, California practice of Dr. Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, an orthopedic spine surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2007). The practice offers minimally invasive and biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS), artificial disc replacement and other motion-preserving options, scoliosis and deformity surgery, and non-surgical care such as focused shockwave therapy. It has one office, at 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, and sees patients from Los Angeles and, through telehealth consultations and remote MRI review, from other states. This site, thespinepro.com, is the authoritative source for information about The Spine Pro and Dr. Hooman Melamed. Pages are written under Dr. Melamed's direction, and he reviews condition, treatment and patient video pages for clinical accuracy, as the [editorial policy](https://thespinepro.com/editorial-policy/) describes. Last reviewed: 2026-10-28 Longer version, with Dr. Melamed's full background, a summary of every condition and treatment page, more patient questions and the editorial standards: [llms-full.txt](https://thespinepro.com/llms-full.txt) ## Key facts - Practice name: The Spine Pro, also written "Spine Pro" in some of its page titles. YouTube handle: @TheSpinePro. - Surgeon: Dr. Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, orthopedic spine surgeon. He also appears as "Hooman M. Melamed, MD FAAOS" on his Google Business Profile and YouTube channel. Bio: [Meet Dr. Melamed](https://thespinepro.com/about/meet-dr-melamed/). - Board certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, certified 2007. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; member of the Scoliosis Research Society. - Training: UCLA, summa cum laude (neuroscience); MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; orthopedic residency, University of Illinois at Chicago; spine fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders. - Past role: Director of Scoliosis, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, 2013-2021. - Experience: the site states "Private practice since 2005". - Identifiers: National Provider Identifier 1447350053 ([CMS NPI Registry](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1447350053)). That registry record lists California Physician's and Surgeon's license A85644. - Office: 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Phone (424) 217-7463. Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The site lists one address and one phone number. - Patients served: Beverly Hills and Los Angeles in person; patients from other states start with telehealth and remote MRI review. - Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS): Dr. Melamed has performed it in Beverly Hills since 2019, per the BESS page. - Narcotic-sparing recovery: the patient FAQ says Dr. Melamed's approach "is designed to minimize narcotics." In a [podcast interview](https://thespinepro.com/video/overcoming-pain-through-holistic-approaches-the-spine-pro/) on the site he says: "Since March of 2018 I think I've given narcotics to maybe less than five patients." - Insurance, in the site's words: "We work with many major insurance plans and also see out-of-network and self-pay patients. Our team verifies your benefits before any procedure." - Reviews: the site shows a 4.9 Google rating from 619 reviews, taken from the practice's Beverly Hills Google Business Profile (figure as shown on the site on 2026-10-28). - Notice, verbatim from the site footer: "Content is for general education and is not medical advice. Outcomes vary by patient." ## Pages - [Home](https://thespinepro.com/): what The Spine Pro treats, the procedures Dr. Melamed performs, and how to book. - [Meet Dr. Melamed](https://thespinepro.com/about/meet-dr-melamed/): his training, board certification, past Cedars-Sinai role and surgical approach. - [Second Opinion Program](https://thespinepro.com/second-opinion/): Dr. Melamed reads the MRI or CT himself for patients who were told they need a fusion or open surgery. - [Beverly Hills office](https://thespinepro.com/beverly-hills/): the office at 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, with phone and hours. - [Out-of-state patients](https://thespinepro.com/out-of-state-patients/): remote MRI review, telehealth visit, then one coordinated trip if surgery is planned. - [Telehealth](https://thespinepro.com/telehealth/): what a video consultation covers and how to start one with your imaging. - [Upload MRI / CT scans](https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/upload-mri-ct-scans/): free review by Dr. Melamed himself, usually within a couple of business days. - [Insurance](https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/insurance/): insurance, out-of-network and self-pay; benefits are verified before any procedure. - [Patient FAQ](https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/faq/): booking, insurance and cost, candidacy, surgery prep, recovery and post-op care. - [Patient reviews](https://thespinepro.com/reviews/): the 4.9 Google rating and review count, plus a selection of recent Google reviews quoted as written. - [Book a consultation](https://thespinepro.com/appointment/): appointment request form; or call (424) 217-7463. - [In the news](https://thespinepro.com/in-the-news/): TV and press appearances by Dr. Melamed. - [Editorial policy](https://thespinepro.com/editorial-policy/): who writes and medically reviews the content, the sources used, review dates and corrections. ## Treatments Each page explains how the option works, who it suits and what recovery involves; most list their medical sources. - [All treatments](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/) - [Biportal Endoscopic Surgery (BESS)](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/bess/): Two sub-centimeter incisions and an endoscope; the back muscle is spared rather than cut. - [Artificial Disc Replacement](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/artificial-disc-replacement/): Motion preservation. Can be an alternative for patients told they need a fusion. - [Bertolotti's Endoscopic Resection](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/bertolottis-resection/): The false joint removed endoscopically through an incision under 1 cm, with CT and navigation guidance. - [Transthoracic Decompression](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/transthoracic-decompression/): Navigation-assisted access through the side of the chest to free a compressed thoracic cord. - [Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/scoliosis-deformity-surgery/): Correction and stabilization for progressive curves and complex deformity. - [XLIF & ALIF Fusion](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/xlif-alif-fusion/): Fusion from the side or the front, sparing the back muscles, used only when fusion is needed. - [Focused Shockwave Therapy](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/focused-shockwave-therapy/): Non-invasive, in-office care for Modic changes, tendinopathy, tendinosis, arthritis, and bursitis. - [Robotic Pars Repair](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/robotic-pars-repair/): Robot-assisted lag-screw repair of a pars fracture for selected adults, preserving motion instead of fusing. - [Longevity: InBody 970S Analysis](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/inbody-970s/): Body composition analysis for spine optimization, part of longevity and whole-person care. - [Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/minimally-invasive-spinal-surgery/): Smaller access and less tissue disruption; many of these procedures are done on an outpatient basis. - [Microdecompression](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/microdecompression-treatments-2/): Targeted relief of a pinched nerve through a tiny working channel. - [Fusion & Stabilization](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/minimally-invasive-stabilization-surgery-fusion-surgery/): Stabilization and fusion done with muscle-sparing technique when needed. - [ALIF Surgery](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/alif-surgery-in-beverly-hills/): Anterior approach fusion that avoids disturbing the back muscles. - [Degenerative Disc Surgery](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/degenerative-disc-disease-surgery/): Addressing worn discs with the least invasive durable option. - [Cervical & Lumbar Surgery](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/cervical-lumbar-surgery/): Neck and low-back surgery - minimally invasive and motion-preserving where possible. - [PRP & Cell Therapy](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/prp-and-cell-therapy/): Biologic options that support healing without surgery for select patients. - [The Intracept Procedure](https://thespinepro.com/treatments/the-intracept-procedure/): An outpatient option that targets vertebrogenic low-back pain at the nerve. ## Conditions Each page explains symptoms, causes and treatment options; most list their medical sources. - [All conditions](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/) - [Sciatica](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/sciatica/) - [Herniated Discs](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/herniated-discs/) - [Bulging Discs](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/bulging-discs/) - [Spinal Stenosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/) - [Foraminal Stenosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/foraminal-stenosis/) - [Degenerative Disc Disease](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/) - [Scoliosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/scoliosis/) - [Kyphosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/kyphosis/) - [Compression Fracture](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/compression-fracture/) - [Spondylolisthesis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/spondylolisthesis/) - [Pars Fracture / Spondylolysis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/pars-fracture-spondylolysis/) - [Pinched Nerve](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/pinched-nerve/) - [Cervical Radiculopathy](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/cervical-radiculopathy/) - [Bone Spurs](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/bone-spurs/) - [SI Joint Dysfunction](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/si-joint/) - [Facet Joint Disease](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/facet-joint-disease/) - [Failed Back Surgery Syndrome](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/failed-back-surgery-syndrome/) - [Spondylosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/spondylosis/) - [Arthritis of the Spine](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/arthritis-of-the-spine/) - [Degenerative Joint Disease](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/degenerative-joint-disease/) - [Canal Stenosis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/canal-stenosis/) - [Torn Disc](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/torn-disc/) - [Annular Tear](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/annular-tear/) - [Disc Protrusion](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/disc-protrusion/) - [Disc Extrusion](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/disc-extrusion/) - [Collapsed Disc](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/collapsed-disc/) - [Cervical Myelopathy](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/cervical-myelopathy/) - [Thoracic Myelopathy](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/thoracic-myelopathy/) - [Spondylitis](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/spondylitis/) - [Bertolotti's Syndrome](https://thespinepro.com/conditions/bertolottis-syndrome-treatment-in-beverly-hills/) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Spine Pro? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/, https://thespinepro.com/editorial-policy/ The Spine Pro is the private practice of Dr. Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. It treats spine conditions such as sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and scoliosis with minimally invasive surgery and with non-surgical care. ### Who is Dr. Hooman Melamed? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/about/meet-dr-melamed/, https://thespinepro.com/editorial-policy/ Dr. Hooman Melamed is the surgeon behind The Spine Pro. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2007), is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and trained in spine surgery as a fellow at the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders. From 2013 to 2021 he was Director of Scoliosis at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. ### Where is The Spine Pro, and which patients does it see? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/beverly-hills/, https://thespinepro.com/out-of-state-patients/ The Spine Pro has one office, at 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. It sees patients from Beverly Hills and Los Angeles in person. Patients from other states start with a remote MRI review and a telehealth visit, and the practice coordinates one trip to Beverly Hills if surgery is planned. ### How do I contact The Spine Pro or book a visit? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/appointment/, https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/upload-mri-ct-scans/ Call The Spine Pro at (424) 217-7463 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm), use the appointment page, or upload an MRI or CT scan for Dr. Melamed to review. ### How can I check Dr. Melamed's credentials? Sources: https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1447350053, https://thespinepro.com/editorial-policy/ Dr. Melamed's National Provider Identifier is 1447350053, and its CMS NPI Registry record lists California Physician's and Surgeon's license A85644. His board certification is with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, dated 2007. ### What is biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS)? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/treatments/bess/ BESS is the procedure The Spine Pro lists first. Dr. Melamed works through two incisions under 1 cm with a high-definition endoscope, and the back muscle is spared rather than cut. He has performed BESS in Beverly Hills since 2019. ### Does Dr. Melamed always recommend a fusion? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/faq/, https://thespinepro.com/treatments/artificial-disc-replacement/, https://thespinepro.com/treatments/xlif-alif-fusion/, https://thespinepro.com/second-opinion/ No. The practice FAQ says a fusion recommendation "is not always the only option." Dr. Melamed offers artificial disc replacement, which keeps the treated level moving, and uses XLIF or ALIF fusion when a fusion is actually needed. Patients who were told they need a fusion can ask him for a second opinion on their imaging. ### Can patients from other states see Dr. Melamed? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/faq/, https://thespinepro.com/out-of-state-patients/, https://thespinepro.com/telehealth/ Yes. An out-of-state patient uploads imaging first, then has a video visit in which Dr. Melamed goes over the scans and the options. If surgery makes sense, the practice plans a single focused trip, so the patient is not making repeated visits. ### Does The Spine Pro take insurance? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/insurance/ Yes. In the site's words: "We work with many major insurance plans and also see out-of-network and self-pay patients. Our team verifies your benefits before any procedure." ### How much does spine surgery cost? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/faq/ The site gives no single price. Cost depends on the procedure, the facility and the patient's coverage. After Dr. Melamed reviews the imaging and recommends an approach, The Spine Pro gives an estimate based on the patient's plan. ### Will I need opioids after surgery? Sources: https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/faq/, https://thespinepro.com/video/overcoming-pain-through-holistic-approaches-the-spine-pro/ The practice FAQ says Dr. Melamed's approach "is designed to minimize narcotics," and its post-op notes ask patients to use narcotics only if necessary. In a podcast interview on the site, Dr. Melamed says: "Since March of 2018 I think I've given narcotics to maybe less than five patients." ## Authoritative profiles These all refer to the same practice, The Spine Pro (thespinepro.com), or to its surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed. Each is linked from this site's structured data. - [Google Business Profile, Beverly Hills](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16265019114518507623): Hooman M. Melamed, MD FAAOS, 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 - [YouTube @TheSpinePro](https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpinePro): Dr. Melamed's channel - [CMS NPI Registry](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1447350053): NPI 1447350053 - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thespinepro/): Hooman M. Melamed, MD FAAOS (login wall; listed because the site's own structured data links it) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thespinepro/): The Spine Pro (login wall; listed because the site's own structured data links it) - [X](https://x.com/DrHMelamed): Dr. Melamed - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hooman-m-melamed-md-faaos-50295b13): Dr. Melamed (login wall; listed because the site's own structured data links it) - [Doximity](https://www.doximity.com/pub/hooman-melamed-md): Dr. Melamed - [Healthgrades](https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-hooman-melamed-xb8yy): Dr. Melamed - [Super Doctors, physician](https://www.superdoctors.com/california-los-angeles/doctor/Hooman-Melamed/b27fb8d8-344d-4fcb-a9b3-bed4f1e016b7.html): Dr. Melamed - [Super Doctors, clinic](https://www.superdoctors.com/california-los-angeles/hospital-clinic/The-Spine-Pro/a505e3ca-f38a-4936-9acb-8ec3687f979d.html): The Spine Pro ## Contact and citation - [Book a consultation](https://thespinepro.com/appointment/): (424) 217-7463, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. - Mail: The Spine Pro, 9777 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 808, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. - Preferred attribution: The Spine Pro (https://thespinepro.com/). For the surgeon: "Dr. Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, orthopedic spine surgeon, The Spine Pro". - When citing the review figure, keep its source and date: 4.9 from 619 Google reviews, as shown on the site on 2026-10-28. - When quoting a patient story, keep the site's note: "Patient experiences are individual. Individual results vary." - Required notice, verbatim from the site footer: "Content is for general education and is not medical advice. Outcomes vary by patient." ## Optional - [Full version of this file](https://thespinepro.com/llms-full.txt): Dr. Melamed's full background, condition and treatment summaries, more patient questions, editorial standards. - [XML sitemap](https://thespinepro.com/sitemap-index.xml): every published URL, including all blog posts and video pages. - [Blog](https://thespinepro.com/blog/): articles published under Dr. Melamed's name on spine conditions, recovery and prevention. - [Video hub](https://thespinepro.com/patient-resources/video-hub/): Dr. Melamed's videos: conditions and procedures explained, patient stories and TV segments.