Dr. Hooman Melamed, founder of The Spine Pro (2005), champions a holistic, homeopathic, and integrative approach to spine care, treating 90% of patients without surgery. A media “go-to” expert, he’s appeared on Daily Mail, Fox & Friends, ABC, CBS, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, and more. A Super Doctors Hall of Fame honoree & 10-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor, he pioneered ultra-minimally invasive Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery and use of artificial disc replacement, helping countless patients avoid fusion. His mission: to restore lives through innovation, compassion, and the least invasive spine care available today.
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Medical School: Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of
Graduation Year: 1999
Professional Webpage: https://thespinepro.com/about/meet-dr-melamed/
2015, Recognized as Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
2012, Leading Physicians of the World's Top Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA
1995, Graduated from UCLA with Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors
2007, Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Melamed on the Dr. Oz show explaining how to get better sleep and protect your spine.
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Dr Melamed as a guest on the Steve Harvey show with Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford
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Dr. Melamed corrects a double scoliosis on The Doctors Show
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Dr. Melamed on KTLA Morning Show for World Spine Day.
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Dr. Melamed preforms Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery on The Doctors Show to heal patient Christian.
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Dr. Melamed corrects scoliosis and cures patient Blair's back pain on The Doctors Show.
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Dr. Melamed corrects patient Kyle's curved spine on The Doctors Show.
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Additional fellowhip training in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery at Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders
2005
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