A large share of Dr. Melamed's patients travel in from other states — often after seeing several surgeons closer to home. We've built the practice around making that trip work: you start remotely, you know whether it's worth the journey before you book a flight, and our team coordinates the details so your time in Los Angeles is spent on care, not logistics.
Start with a remote MRI review
Before anything else, you send us your MRI or CT. Dr. Melamed reviews your actual imaging — not a description of it — so your first real conversation is grounded in what's going on in your spine. This step matters most for out-of-state patients: it tells you honestly whether traveling here is likely to be worthwhile before you spend a dollar on travel.
- ✓Upload your existing MRI or CT from home
- ✓Dr. Melamed reviews your real imaging, not a summary
- ✓You get a candid read on whether the trip makes sense
Meet by telehealth
Next comes a telehealth consultation. Dr. Melamed walks you through what he saw on your scan, explains your options in plain language, and answers your questions from wherever you are. Many decisions get made right here, so you arrive in Beverly Hills already understanding your plan rather than starting from scratch in the waiting room.
Coordinating your trip
Once you decide to move forward, our team helps sequence the visit so it fits into as few days as possible. We line up appointments, testing, and — where relevant — the procedure itself in a sensible order, and we're glad to point you toward nearby places to stay so your travel companion isn't guessing either.
- ✓Appointments and any testing scheduled to minimize your days here
- ✓Guidance on nearby lodging and getting around
- ✓A single point of contact for questions before you fly
What a typical visit looks like — and support after
In person, you'll meet Dr. Melamed, complete any final imaging or evaluation, and — for those proceeding to treatment — undergo an ultra-minimally-invasive procedure designed with a quicker recovery in mind. Because the approach spares muscle and tissue, many out-of-state patients are able to travel home reasonably soon, with clear instructions and telehealth follow-up so your care continues after you land.
