Dr. Hooman Melamed

Chosen as one of Los Angeles's top three doctors in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Hooman Melamed is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery. He is a leading expert in his field and currently serves as the Director of Scoliosis at Marina Del Rey Hospital.

(424) 217-7463

9777 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 808, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

www.thespinepro.com/

Awards & Certifications:

Certifications: Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. Awards and Recognition: Recognized as a “Super Doctor” for multiple consecutive years. Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for multiple years in a row. Received the Depuy Spinal Fellowship Award. Graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA. Recipient of the Morris H. and Gertrude M. Harris Foundation scholarship. Featured as a medical expert on various television programs, including The Doctors and Dr. Oz.

Education & Training:

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Medical School: Medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Internship: Orthopaedic Surgery at Louisiana State University School of Medicine.
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Fellowship: Spinal Surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders.

Why did we choose Dr. Hooman Melamed as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Hooman Melamed as a top orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles because of his spine expertise, his excellent training, and his leadership role. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from UCLA, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and then his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After his orthopaedic residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. His training is deep and focused.

What sets Dr. Melamed apart is his skill with minimally invasive spinal surgery. This approach often means smaller cuts and a smoother recovery. He serves as the Director of Scoliosis at Marina Del Rey Hospital, where he leads care for patients with curves of the spine. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Super Doctor for several years. Many viewers may know him from his time as a medical expert on The Doctors and Dr. Oz. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Hooman Melamed among the top three orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles.