How we treat it

Back Pain Treatments in Beverly Hills

Minimally invasive first, always. Each option below is chosen to solve the problem while preserving as much of your natural spine as possible.

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Ultra-Minimally-Invasive Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Two tiny incisions, a high-definition endoscope, and no muscle cutting — most patients walk the same day and return to life in weeks, not months.

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Incisions under 1cm — no large open wound
Muscle-sparing: preserved, not cut
Outpatient / same-day discharge for most
Dramatically less narcotic use

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Every procedure we offer

Biportal Endoscopic Surgery (BESS)

Two sub-centimeter incisions and an endoscope. Muscle spared, most patients home the same day.

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Artificial Disc Replacement

Motion preservation. Can be an alternative for patients told they need a fusion.

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Bertolotti's Endoscopic Resection

The false joint removed endoscopically through an incision under 1 cm, with CT and navigation guidance.

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Transthoracic Decompression

Navigation-assisted access through the side of the chest to free a compressed thoracic cord.

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Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery

Correction and stabilization for progressive curves and complex deformity.

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XLIF & ALIF Fusion

Fusion from the side or the front, sparing the back muscles, used only when fusion is needed.

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Focused Shockwave Therapy

Non-invasive, in-office care for Modic changes, tendinopathy, tendinosis, arthritis, and bursitis.

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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Smaller access, less tissue disruption, faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

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Microdecompression

Targeted relief of a pinched nerve through a tiny working channel.

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Fusion & Stabilization

Stabilization and fusion done with muscle-sparing technique when needed.

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ALIF Surgery

Anterior approach fusion that avoids disturbing the back muscles.

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Degenerative Disc Surgery

Addressing worn discs with the least invasive durable option.

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Cervical & Lumbar Surgery

Neck and low-back surgery — minimally invasive and motion-preserving where possible.

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PRP & Cell Therapy

Biologic options that support healing without surgery for select patients.

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The Intracept Procedure

An outpatient option that targets vertebrogenic low-back pain at the nerve.

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Longevity & whole-person care

Spine optimization and longevity

Part of Dr. Melamed's functional-medicine approach: measuring and building the body that supports the spine.

Body composition

Longevity: InBody 970S Analysis

Body composition analysis for spine optimization, part of longevity and whole-person care.

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Why minimally invasive

Open vs. endoscopic, side by side

Traditional openBiportal endoscopic

Incision Several inches, open exposure Two openings under 1 cm

Muscle Cut and retracted off the spine Spread and spared, not cut

Setting Often inpatient, hospital stay Typically outpatient, same-day home

Visualization Direct line of sight High-definition endoscopic magnification

Narcotics Higher post-op need is common Designed to minimize narcotic use

Recovery Weeks to months, variable Many return to light activity in weeks

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What patients say

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Individual results vary.

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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