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Dr. Melamed teaches spine care on YouTube — 200-plus tutorials, explainers, and real patient stories — and has appeared on national television dozens of times. It is all here in one place.

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Spine care, explained by the surgeon who performs it

Dr. Melamed walks through the procedures, the conditions, and real recoveries — the same plain-language explanations he gives patients in consultation.

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Top U.S. Spine Surgeon

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Patient-Centered Care Comes First

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BESS explainer

Endoscopic Surgery vs. Traditional Fusion

BESS explainer

How to Avoid Spinal Fusions with BESS

Explainer

3 Myths About Endoscopic Surgery, Debunked

Explainer

Why Don’t All Surgeons Offer Endoscopic Surgery?

Explainer

Is Endoscopic Surgery Better Than Traditional?

Explainer

Can Endoscopic Surgery Fix Sciatica & Pinched Nerves?

Videos courtesy of Dr. Hooman Melamed / The Spine Pro on YouTube.

In their own words

Video Testimonials

Real patients of Dr. Melamed share their recoveries — from failed prior surgeries and scoliosis to sciatica, herniated discs, and life after chronic pain.

Patient Testimonial

TV Appearances

Dr. Melamed has appeared on national and Los Angeles broadcast television dozens of times — explaining spine surgery, real patient outcomes, and his opioid-sparing approach.

Dr. Travis Stork's Neck Surgery

Gives a Severe Scoliosis Patient Her Life Back

When to Get a Second Opinion

Life-Changing Spine Surgeries

Tethered Spinal Cord Freed by Surgery

Young Soccer Player Develops Double Scoliosis

Scoliosis Sufferer Gets Relief (Part 1)

Scoliosis Sufferer Gets Relief (Part 2)

Corrects a Patient's Flatback Pain

Correcting Flat Back Syndrome

Healing a Herniated Disc After a Car Crash

Fixing Failed Back Surgery

College Athlete Finds Pars Defect Relief

Tram Accident Survivor Gets Spine Surgery

Surgery on a Roller Derby Athlete

Extreme Scoliosis Bride Gets a Surprise

Mother Paralyzed by a Tornado Finds Relief

Weighs In on Stem Cell Therapy

How to Prevent Back and Neck Pain

Unnecessary Medical Procedures (Part 1)

Unnecessary Medical Procedures (Part 2)

Do Medical Devices Need More Regulation?

Example of Microscopic Spine Surgery

With YouTube Vlogger Steph Aiello

Donates to Project Alive

The Opioid Addiction Epidemic (Part 1)

The Opioid Addiction Epidemic (Part 2)

Common Conditions & Surgeries for Neck and Back Pain

Do Back-Pain Gadgets Actually Work?

World Spine Day — Spine-Strengthening Tips

Project Angel Food

Text Neck

Why I Stopped Prescribing Opioids

Opioid Epidemic & Pain Management

Fitness Tips — Avoid Workout Injury

14-Year-Old Reese's Scoliosis Surgery

World Champion Surfer Joey Hawkins

Best Pillow Positions for Your Spine

How to Get in Shape Without Hurting Yourself

Preventing Back Pain During Pregnancy

A Test for Opioid Addiction

How Healthcare Is Denied & Delayed in California

Interview with Dr. Melamed

Patients, in their words

What patients say

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Rated 5 out of 5. Google review

“Dr. Melamed is so genuinely kind and concerned for our care. He's never rushed and explains everything in layman terms. He his resume is phenomenal and so are his diagnosis, treatments and surgeries that have led me to full recovery.”

Linda L. September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5. Google review

“What a refreshing experience! It has been a long time since I felt like a doctor had the time and interest in my care. Thank you Dr. Melamed to you and your staff. The 115 mile drive was worth the visit.”

Simone B. August 2026

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Spine care, explained by the surgeon who performs it

Top U.S. Spine Surgeon

Patient-Centered Care Comes First

Get to Know Dr. Melamed

Endoscopic Surgery vs. Traditional Fusion

How to Avoid Spinal Fusions with BESS

3 Myths About Endoscopic Surgery, Debunked

Why Don’t All Surgeons Offer Endoscopic Surgery?

Is Endoscopic Surgery Better Than Traditional?

Can Endoscopic Surgery Fix Sciatica & Pinched Nerves?

Video Testimonials

Patient-First Approach

Relief From Failed Back Stabilization

Back To Normal Following Microsurgery

Horrible Back Pain Gone

15 Years Of Back Pain Gone

A Few Hours Of Surgery, A New Life

TV Appearances

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