I can't thank Dr. Melamed enough for the exceptional care and skill he provided during my neck surgery. He performed cervical spine disc replacement at my C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7, and his expertise has truly changed my life by relieving my pain and giving me back a quality of life I never thought I'd have again. Throughout the entire process, he was always respectful, compassionate, and had outstanding bedside manners, making me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I especially appreciate that he took the extra time during surgery to carefully work through the challenges and make sure everything was done right. That level of dedication means more than words can express. I am incredibly grateful and would recommend Dr. Melamed without hesitation. Thank you for giving me my life back! read more

In October of 2023 I got involved in a very bad car accident. I was T-boned by a car that ran through a stop sign and hit me directly on the driver's door. I had a very bad neck injury , very little movement in my neck and quite a bit of pain. I went to see Dr Melamed and we discussed the possibility of surgery but he suggested I should take a conservative approach first and get physical therapy. I appreciated him not pushing me into surgery as a first option and so I went ahead and got physical therapy as well as acupuncture. I did this for over 6 months. Unfortunately my neck really never got better so I went back to see Doctor Melamed.In July of 2024 I had cervical disc replacement performed by Dr Melamed. I had four discs replaced so it was a pretty major surgery.The surgery went extremely well as did my recovery. I had very limited pain if any at all after the surgery and I wound up getting almost full relief from any neck pain and virtually 100% motion returned. I highly recommend Dr Melamed as he is a really excellent surgeon as well as a very caring doctor. I was able to speak with him in a frank manner and never felt that I was being talked down to in any way, which I find that some doctors do.Everything was explained to me very carefully before the surgery and I am very grateful to him. read more

Dr. Melamed is unique in his comfort with telling the honest truth in a calming way. So many surgeons will skirt around inconvenient truths, like the possible risks that any complicated surgery can have. He is excellent in articulating plans, explaining his rationale, and in making conditions understandable. His office staff is so off-the-charts helpful, it is clear that a healthy work environment has been created, which is only possible coming from the top. They are organized and incredibly warm. They are available and excellent with timely communication. Whenever I talk to them, I am always blown away. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Melamed for years. He did my surgery years ago. He is caring and very knowledgeable. I trust him very much.

Excellent doctor, incredibly knowledgeable and staff equally excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Melamed!

I had an endoscopic lumbar microdiscectomy for a herniated disc at L5-S1 in Feb 2025. I was suffering from EXCRUCIATING and Debilitating back pain that had caused me to be completely bedridden for almost 3 months. As a very active and holistic person (I teach yoga and skateboard) this was a hard place to be in. What started as simple back pain, over the course of a month left me unable to sit AT ALL, barely walk or stand more than 5 min, and by the time I saw Dr. Melamed, even laying down was painful. My herniated disc was pinching nerves (and a ligament I found out post surgery!) causing painful sciatica down my left leg. As a holistically minded person I had done chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, decompression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, supplements, etc. first to avoid more medical intervention. I had even gone to the ER with no relief. I had seen other surgeons who recommended a basic discectomy (which is more invasive). I really wanted to avoid more invasive treatments. Eventually I caved and got an epidural steroid injection, which made my pain worse! From the moment I called Dr. Melamed's office I felt heard. When I arrived for my appointment on a Tuesday and they saw how I was barely able to move they helped me get situated in the room on the bed so I didn't have to stand (vs. when I saw my in-network doc who made me wait for almost an hour in the waiting room where I almost fainted from standing with the pain!). The moment Dr. Melamed came in (after looking at my MRI) he was SHOCKED I hadn't gotten referred to surgery sooner. We talked about healthy ways to support the body even post surgery. He was able to get me into surgery THAT week. I don't know if that is always possible (I was definitely expecting to wait a week or 2 to get in to surgery) but bc he saw how intense my pain was he helped get me in sooner and I started crying right there in the room! I felt like I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. From then on communication was clear and I went in to surgery that Friday. As someone who has never had surgery before it was nice that I was able to call him with questions before surgery. The day of surgery went smoothly and successfully. It was only a few hours and I had immediate relief post surgery. I was able to leave the hospital after 2 days (I chose to stay a full 2 days even though he said I was cleared to leave sooner) and had a drain post surgery that I was shown how to take care of. He followed up to make sure I was good. And I had my first follow up within a week of surgery. I was able to walk with no pain right after surgery! And already took a mile walk that same week! Sitting was painless, as well, but took me a week or two to adjust to. I am now a month post op and feel pretty much back to my normal self! I have slight nerve tenderness from the sciatica I had down my leg prior to surgery, but it has already subsided almost to zero in less than a month! I can drive with no pain and always try to take breaks to stand, rest and walk around often. My back still gets fatigued if I stand/walk for too long as my back is still building strength, but the more consistent I am with my PT and movement the more improvement I feel. I'm shocked that I feel this good only a month post-op. I cannot recommend Dr. Melamed enough. He LITERALLY saved my life. And he did so in the least invasive way possible. He takes the time to tell you his recommendations and he heard me when I said I really didn't want surgery but knew that I needed it so he provided the least invasive option and I'm forever grateful. He is one of the few surgeons I found that does endoscopic discectomies, which, for someone active who wants to be able to still do the sports I was doing before, was incredibly important. I didn't want to lose range of motion and I feel that Dr. Melamed was the best doc for the job! read more

The best spine surgeon ever. This doctor treated my mom like his own. Helped her, got her on asap, got her pain relief before any other doctor could and diagnosed her issues immediately where other surgeons and doctors could not figure it out. He is the best of the best. I was referred to him by many people and I am so happy we took my mom to him. He cured her and her pain and was honest, spent time with her, used a technology no one had and he is a genius and pro. His follow up and bedside manners were beyond amazing. His staff was wonderful and caring and the best team I have ever come across. Thank you Dr. Melamed for such an amazing experience. read more

He is the best surgeon in town, maybe even in the U.S. Cannot recommend him highly enough. Excellent in every area. His personalized treatment, including a micro decompression, yielded exceptional results. While other surgeons wanted to do a lumbar fusion, Dr. Melamed recognized that a lumbar fusion was not necessary at this time. I thank the universe that I was introduced to him. read more

I would give Dr Hooman Melamed, MD 5,000 stars if that was possible. He's an incredible surgeon, from his curiosity, investigative mind and ability to connect, you know where you stand immediately and what the next steps are and it's nice to know for Dr. M it's not Always surgery! It's rare to find a doctor that combines a personal touch, expertise, a willingness to listen and dialog with the patient. His staff are top notch too! The Melamed team are always helpful and kind, they made sure I had everything I needed from start to finish. This I know because, I have had two surgeries with Dr. M, about 7 years apart, for two completely separate issues. Also, I have called upon him and his staff throughout the years when I thought I might be having an issue. It's nice to know they have my back, no pun intended. I Highly recommend Dr. Melamed, he's hands down the only orthopedic surgeon I trust! read more

The first time I went to see Dr. Melamed, I was instantly relieved. He calmly educated me about my back condition and replaced one disc. I've never had pain again. The second time I went to Dr. Melamed, he found 3 ruptured discs (due to a car accident) and I was in such acute pain, I couldn't function. I had my second surgery and Dr. Melamed fixed those discs and cleared severe spinal stenosis. I am so very grateful to Dr. Melamed for giving me my life back. He's the best surgeon for whatever spinal condition you might have and his care and kindness are wonderful! Brilliant! read more

I am thrilled! I just had surgery about a week or so ago and sooo happy. I've lived with back pain for over 7 years. It would wax and wane and recently, the pain was so intense at times, that I felt I couldn't even lift up my right arm. I'm a lasik surgeon and I've performed about 80,000 eye surgeries in the past 24 years, so when my back pain started 7 years ago, I of course immediately had MRI's done, saw a neurologist, who diagnosed me with cervical radiculopathy. I discussed my issue with two neurologists. I felt, being a physician too, they would give me a little extra time and pay a little more attention to my issues; but, they were very matter of fact, very impersonal, and basically told me to let it resolve on its own. It didn't. But, their attitude made me think that surgery wasn't even an option on the table. I had to erase my stories with all the other 6 physicians I saw because there apparently is a word limit and I had reached it in this review, not including PT, chiropractors, even an acupuncturist that left needles in my foot. I went in a month or so ago, to see my 7th physician, a neurosurgeon. Yes, I'm a talker. I brought in my fourth MRI, which was read as no changes from previous. The neurosurgeon looked at it, and told me I had to live with it. I said, it's not surgical? He looked at me and said, there is nothing here on the MRI to operate on. He barely checked my reflexes. He told me that if any fancy surgeon at USC or UCLA wants to operate on me, to RUN. He also told me not to interrupt him 5 times (in 5 minutes). Frustrated, I asked him for a differential diagnosis. "Back pain" he says. I was fuming. He told me, the patients who come to see me are ready to have surgery. Well, I'm a surgeon, I didn't go see a neurosurgeon cuz I'm NOT ready to have surgery. I was going to drill a hole in my own back, to stop the pain. I found Dr. Melamed from a youtube video (seen every youtube video and every most famous chiropractors who have that one magical stretch that'll fix my problem) where Dr. Melamed performed surgery on a celebrity doctor who seemed to have all my symptoms. Very hopeful, I went in for a clinic visit. He saw the MRI and immediately had an answer for me and when he told me what it was, I was like CRAP how did no one else find this. I freaking suffered for what 7 years. Dr. M. wanted a CT scan to confirm his findings. The CT confirmed his findings. I knew he was the guy. I watched videos on the surgery he recommended. I booked surgery immediately. It was probably less than a week after seeing him that I was on the operating table. First surgery in my life. First time going under in my life. Weird, being a surgeon. I woke up from anesthesia and I knew he had taken care of the source of the problem. My tingling reduced 90% and what tingling I had, never escalated since the surgery. My need to massage all sorts of areas in my back and neck went away. It wasn't unusual for me to spend at least an hour a day massaging myself. Of course, I have some pain at the surgery site (it's only been a week). But, even if it stays just like this, I am thrilled. I'm a surgeon with tons of experience and I know medicine really well. I relied on many surgeons and if I wasn't in medicine, I could have easily concluded that nothing could be done for me. Physicians have a very hard time referring their patients out to other surgeons. Even in my case. I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Melamed. But, I do feel sooo sorry for the average back pain patient, who may have just come to the conclusion that they have to live with their pain. I almost came to that conclusion. Even if my pain comes back (of course I'm hoping it doesn't), I know as a surgeon that I would have done exactly what Dr. Melamed recommended for me because that WAS exactly the source of the problem. read more

Dr. Melamud is a life saver . I had horrible back pain , had a botched laminectomy, and pain got a lot worse. Dr. Melamud immediately diagnosed the problem with my spine that several other doctors missed . He is amazing , meticulous and detail oriented and very attentive and kind. I have sent several friends and family members to him as well, and all had similar experiences. If you are struggling with back or neck pain , you need to see Dr. Melamed. He's amazing and so is his office ! read more

I trust Dr. Melamed completely. He is the only surgeon out of the five who saw my sister who recommended that she does not have surgery. All of the other surgeons wanted to immediately take her to the operating room and do a microdiscectomy. read more

Be aware this office accepted our insurance and made an appointment in advance, I asked if there were any fees and the receptionist said no, they emailed me a 12-page letter to sign which was standard writing, today when we arrived they asked us for a $300 fee which we were surprised and unexpected they told us you signed a contract and you have no choice. See other reviews its not the 1st time happening! no insurance is covered by this Doctor! Be aware!!!! this tells you he has a bad reputation that no insurance works with him!!!! not only that based on reviews here his work also has complaints. read more

I am a recent patient of Dr Melamed, and I can't say enough about the quality of his care. He is attentive, listens, and shares his thoughts openly with explanation. He is truly a caring physician. I was fortunate to be able to be fit in with short notice due to the extreme discomfort I was experiencing. His attitude is not surgery first as his protocol. He tried various ways of treating me- but when it was clear that I needed immediate surgical attention, he made it happen. I can't express enough appreciation and gratitude about my experience with Dr Melamed. If you ever need a spine specialist- start with him. read more

These reviews led me to book an appointment, so only fair that I share my own. No transparency with costs upfront, so let it be known here: an office visit with PPO and outside benefits will be $470, $40 on-site and $430 billed afterwards (if you haven't met your deductible). This was not made clear to me prior, though they confirmed I would receive a more thorough break down for surgery. I appreciated my visit with Dr. Melamed, his candor and holistic advice inclusive of diet recommendations. He seems like a kind and genuine person. That said, his direction was surgery. Be that inevitable for me or not, I have had my MRI reviewed recently with more promise of my improvement and options I can take to continue that and re-evaluate surgery, if and when appropriate. read more

Dr Melamed and his team are exemplary! Great patient care! Dr Melamed spent time going over my scans and discussing all the options. All of the pros and cons of each procedure were discussed. Dr Melamed was very thorough in the surgery took all the necessary time to resolve the problem. I am recovering incredibly well little to no pain all function has returned! He is an incredible surgeon and equally good human being. Can't recommend him enough. Brendan Murray DC, DACBSP read more

A very good friend/doctor who also had a successful neck surgery with Dr. Melamed referred me. So, I trusted Dr. Melamed with my eyes closed. My office visits were during COVID and everything was safe, following protocol. Dr. Melamed is very upfront and confident, he makes sure that you've tried all alternatives before he goes forward with surgery. My personal story, I had 3 herniated discs L4-L5, L5-S1 (lower back) and C5-C6 (neck). I fell down the stairs in high school, couple years later I collapsed and my lower back couldn't support my upper body. For the past 15 years I have been adjusting my life to minimize my pain. My mental and physical health was affected from this. From constant chiropractor visits, acupuncture, acupressure massages, epidurals, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, you name it I tried it, just to avoid surgery. From July 2020 to September 2020, I was in extreme pain daily. When my kids had to help me wear socks & shoes, I thought this is enough. In September 2020, I did my lower back surgery and it was a great success. I had immediate relief of all my pain and I got feeling back in my toes! The recovery was a little difficult (since I have two kids) but nothing like the pain I had before. In February 2021, I did my neck surgery C5-C6 artificial disc replacement. I really hesitated to do this surgery because of the scar in front of my neck. Over time I was losing strength in my hands and arms. I couldn't open a water bottle cap. I had constant arm, hand, shoulder, and neck pain. I lost motion in my neck as well. My neck pain was becoming so bad at this point I thought I don't care about any incisions; I could have 10 incisions on my neck as long as the pain goes away. My neck disc replacement surgery was successful as well! Wouldn't expect anything less from the best surgeon! Immediately my hand, arm, shoulder pain went away. I have some soreness on the incision side but the pain is nothing compared to the pain I had before. For both my surgeries I didn't take any narcotics for pain. Dr. Melamed is beyond amazing! I am so grateful for his expertise, patience, & trustworthiness. I am looking forward to my new improved quality of life! Thank you, Dr. Melamed you are the BEST! read more

I had C5 and C6 disc replacement I was extremely happy with the results and Dr. Hooman great doctor I couldn't ask for any better experience My pain level went from 10 to 0 the minute I opened my eyes after my surgery .....I couldn't believe it read more

Short review: I had a Microdiscectomy and it was a complete success. Dr. Melamed and his team, specifically Meenu, provided some of the best medical care that I have ever experienced. Communication was clear, concise and extremely prompt. It never took longer than a few hours to receive a response from Meenu. It has been 6 months since the procedure and my back has never felt this good. Long Review: I am 39 years old. I've been struggling with back pain since I was in high school. I had 3 herniated discs and I was able to tolerate/manage the pain. In late August, my back fully gave out and I was in the most excruciating pain of my life (more so than when I tore my achilles tendon). I went to the Emergency Room where I had an MRI. The ER doctor advised me to see a surgeon. Dr. Melamed was able to see me the next day. I have had countless injuries throughout my athletic career, and am used to Orthopedic doctors recommending surgery almost immediately. This was not the case with Dr. Melamed, who was matter of fact. He said that I was a candidate for surgery, but in no way did he push it. I was given an epidural which did help slightly, but my condition worsened in the next few days and I lost sensation in my lower right leg. I decided to move forward with the surgery, a Microdiscectomy. I was able to walk out of the hospital on the same day of the procedure and felt immediate relief. Combined with physical therapy from Physical Therapyworks in Santa Monica, I can honestly say that I cannot remember a time when my back felt better. It has now been 6 months since the surgery and I am skiing aggressive terrain and playing golf with no pain or discomfort. Dr. Melamed has a reputation within the hospital, of taking his time during surgery. I can attest that he takes his time with patients in his office and thoughtfully answers any questions you may have. Meenu, who works with Dr. Melamed, was the most responsive medical worker I have every encountered. She is totally on it. Detail oriented, unbelievably responsive and helpful. I can't say enough about her assistance throughout this procedure and she made the entire experience so much easier than I could have imagined. I cannot say enough about Dr. Melamed and his team. Thank you! read more

Having surgery done by Dr. Melamed was one of the worst experiences of my life. The day of the surgery you can tell he was in a rush. When I woke up from my anesthesia he was nowhere to be found, and finally showed up wearing his back pack, so you can tell he was on the way out and wasn't even going to stop by my bed. He just left it all to the nurses. He rushed through my questions and concerns and pretty much ran out of the door. Not only did my back get worse after surgery, my nervous system/ mental health were completely ravaged for years after. I followed up for months after but could get anyone to help me or even show the least bit of concern. Yes, he may be a good surgeon based on so many good reviews, but when he doesn't do a good job he will not take ownership. read more

This doctor made me loose all faith in doctors for some time. He fat shamed me, literally didn't even introduce himself and just told me "I herniated my discs cause I was was fat". He then continued to berate my weight making me cry with no care in the world. Turned out I had something WRONG with me that was making me gain weight. And he just kept going about the paleo diet. I wouldn't leave a review but this doctor is seriously awful. The way he treated me, and fat shamed me at parts, had me contemplating life because "until you lose the fat you will be in pain and life isn't worth it" his words not mine. Guess what, lost over 100lbs and still had to get surgery. The fact I keep getting emails from this doctor has brought up so many fears and warnings that even if you are slightly overweight this is the RUDEST DOCTOR EVER! Everyone needs to know this story, and stop sending emails to people who your doctor was basically telling you to end your life. I finally have a good group of doctors but I wish no one has to go through what I went. read more

Dr.Melamed is the best, smartest, most thorough and thoughtful orthopedic surgeon in the LA area. He's not the kind of guy who gives you five minutes and rushes out of the room. He listens to his patients, and he is kind and compassionate. I suffered with severe back pain for four months. Other doctors diagnosed me with a problem in my lower back that requires complicated invasive surgery. Dr. Melamed examined my scans closely and discovered a problem the other doctors didn't see - a cyst higher in my back compressing the nerves around my spine. This was the source of the pain I was experiencing, treatable with minor outpatient surgery. I am most grateful to De. Melamed and cannot recommend him more highly. read more

Dr Melamed is an outstanding professional spine surgeon. He is the most compassionate physician I ever had. He takes time during the appointments to be sure I was ready and understood my upcoming surgery. Surgery went as planned. I am now pain free. I highly recommend Dr Melamed. read more

One of the worst doctors and surgeries I have ever experienced. On the day of surgery he was in such a rush and was quite rude that I knew something was not right with his bed-side manner. I had a herniated disc in my neck that he was operating on and not only did he make it worst but he completely collapsed my disc and left me in agony and pain for more then 7-8 months before I had to have a second surgery by a different COMPETENT surgeon to correct the disaster he caused. I was told by 2 different surgeons what he did was an inappropriate surgery on me. I had to wear a neck brace the entire time because my neck could not hold itself up, that's how much scar tissue and damage he caused. For the first month after surgery I was not able to get out of bed because of the excruciating nerve pain that was going thru my neck and mid-back. To this day, I still have issues from the surgery that I had with him and for him to walk free and still be in practice is not fair. I was told by the second surgeon that unfortunately he cannot reverse all the damage done by Dr. Melamed. I hope he loses his license!!! read more

He listens to all of your concerns and takes the time to explain. Excellent surgeon and very knowledgeable about other doctors in his field as well. read more

The following review is about my positive experience with Dr. Melamed. I will detail what it was like to interact with him and his staff pre and post surgery. --Background I was presenting glowing left shoulder pain that would radiate to my elbow and then fingers. After pain subsided, I noticed substantial left tricep weakness and atrophy, along with parathesia and index/middle finger numbness. I noticed the weakness when I had to lean to my right side to complete a push-up. Prior to visiting Dr. Melamed, I sought conservative treatment primarily with physical therapy and physiatry. While my interactions with each of these disciplines was professional, it was not working to improve the tricep weakness. The straw that broke the camel's back was when the physiatrist said he could not help me, and that my case warrants serious consideration for surgery. Off I went to search for an orthopedic surgeon... --Why Dr. Melamed My top 2 search criteria in finding a surgeon were: (1) bedside manners -- one who doesn't treat a patient like an inanimate part in a manufacturing assembly line; (2) one whose approach to surgery is not aggressive -- "To a hammer, everything is a nail." While I scoured YouTube to learn more about my condition, I stumbled onto Dr. Melamed's segments on the Doctor's show. I quickly got a sense of what his personality was like. I also read his Yelp reviews, and the warmth and satisfaction that flooded them made me comfortable. All-in-all, I was convinced this was the right surgeon to visit -- and I can attest his bedside manners were great, and he doesn't approach surgery simply to chalk one up. --Pre Surgery Dr. Melamed's staff was awesome with letting me know ahead of time that X-rays and CT scans would be necessary for my initial visit. Scheduling was on-time, and the intake process was very thorough. It seemed like Dr. Melamed reviewed my information and history prior to walking into the room. So, upon meeting him, he was ready to assess and educate. With the hands-on assessments, he confirmed and matched my symptoms to the MRIs -- a C6-7 disc herniation was pinching the nerve, which was the source causing all the funky issues down my left arm. He recommended C6-7 posterior microdiscectomy, and I was relieved that fusion was not the recommendation. He took the time to explain the process; in fact, it was the same procedure that he performed for Dr. Travis on the Doctors show so you can watch it there. Due to the significant tricep weakness, surgery was urgently recommended, which matched what my physiatrist suggested. Because I was so prepared for the visit -- having researched the condition and his practice -- I felt very comfortable to go ahead and schedule the surgery during my visit. His staff was excellent in getting me prepared for surgery 3 business days later. --Surgery This was my first surgery ever, and the entire staff made the day go smooth and uneventful. Dr. Melamed said hello before the procedure, and checked on me afterward. The nurses were really attentive and were generously helpful as the anesthesia wore off. I'm not sure what else I can recommend to make that experience any better! --Post Surgery Dr. Melamed called in a few times after I went home post-surgery. One call was routine, but a couple were to return calls when we had questions about medication and recovery. I've never had surgery before, but I found it outstanding that a surgeon personally called to check-in. While I'm now 6 weeks post surgery, all the funky issues down the arm are gone. Week 5 was about the turning point for me, where finger numbness disappeared and my arm/tricep started to feel more "connected." I still have weeks of physical therapy ahead, and only time will tell if strength can return fully. I'm excited about the prospect of strength recovery due to the decompression surgery. --I Wholeheartedly Recommend Dr. Melamed For the reasons outlined above and with this being my first surgery ever, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Melamed. Never once did I second guess whether I should have surgery. His demeanor, staff, and record gave me all the peace-of-mind necessary for a successful surgery. Without hesitation, I would recommend him to all my family and friends. read more

Dr, melamed, is the best Dr. He is the most knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Dr. Melamed. read more

One of the best spine doctors in LA, maybe the world. Dr. Melamed takes the time to understand the patients needs and works through the treatment options. Notice said "options". After making sure the patient knows the risks and benefits, he leaves the decision up to them. Truly revolutionary!!! read more

I was introduced to Dr. Melamed for a revision surgery needed after being ejected from a Jeep and bursting my T5 vertebrae leaving me paralyzed from the chest down. If you seek a surgeon who listens, treats you as an individual and follows the most up to date surgical approaches HE IS your doctor. For example, my first surgeon did hardly anything leaving a ton of work left to be done (improper fixation, wrong equipment and left my spinal cord crushed). Instead of rushing mine to get more patients in, he dedicated his ENTIRE surgical day just for me so he wasn't pressured to hurry and get to the next. He took the time to explain everything down to each little detail which is very hard to find these days. His office staff is very punctual and cohesive as well so nothing goes unnoticed. I cannot thank him enough for what he did for me because if I hadn't found him my fixation would have failed resulting in further complications. I am now two years removed from injury/surgery and everything is strong and permanent allowing me to continue on with a new normal life. I challenge you to find another world renowned surgeon like Dr. Melamed because he truly is one in a million. THANK YOU DR. MELAMED FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND BECAUSE OF YOU I KNOW ONE DAY I WILL WALK AGAIN read more

Hooman Melamed, MD FAAOS - He was kind enough to visit me in my return to LA and celebrate my two year life anniversary. What a special doc - Orthopedists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

After a year from surgery I'm feeling really good with no pain..Dr Melamed is a great Surgeon...and I call him the Magic man...I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great Surgeon...thank you Magic man for giving me my life back. read more

My experience with Dr. Melamed and his staff was nothing but amazing. It's obvious he really cares about his patients and is deeply passionate about what he does. I was pretty nervous about my ADR surgery, but Kiki, his assistant was really great at listening and answering any nervous questions I had. (Thank you!) I'm only about three weeks out from my surgery, but I am doing very well. I am so happy I was referred to Dr. Melamed, as his dedication and focus is what has enabled me to have a fairly quick recovery. I feel better with each passing day. I wish Dr. Melamed could be my physician for other issues! Thank you, Dr. Melamed! read more

I have suffered with chronic back pain for over 15 years. I have endured more epidural injections than anyone should, physical therapy, hospital visits and way more pain medications than is deemed safe. I had only managed to mask the pain and eventually I couldn't even do that any more. Through it all I had to maintain a highly physical business. Living with pain was so depressing, debilitating, and at times, hopeless to the point that I felt I didn't want to live at all. Meeting Dr. Melamed was a life-changing event for me, a miracle. He made me feel calm and that he understood my pain and most importantly, I believed that I could trust him to take care of my spine and my life. I also believed that for the first time in years I would be out of pain after the procedure and recovery. Dr. Melamed and his attentive staff spent countless hours going through every detail of the surgery, post-surgery and rehabilitation with me in-person, via email and on the phone. They answered every question I had no matter how small and they handled all the insurance details too. I worked with them on all the details so that nothing was left to chance. Everything worked out with exceptional planned precision. I was in for a huge surgery which would take over 8 hours. There was going to be a big recovery time and every part of the plan needed to be in place from the beginning. The surgery was on May 17, 2017 and was a complete success! The procedure went exactly as planned. All the doctors, nurses and staff at The Marina Del Rey Hospital were exceptional, professional and kind. My stay in re-hab at The California Re-Habilitation Institute was practical, informative and top-notch in instruction and care. Dr. Hooman Melamed is a brilliant, kind and caring surgeon. He has really given my life back to me and I couldn't be more grateful. After four months of recovery I resumed working again and have taken up Pilates in order to stay strong and flexible. My surgery was 9 months ago and It is astounding that I do not have any back pain as long as I am maintaining my stretching and strength training. I cannot say enough about Dr. Melamed, my fabulous doctor! Truly for me he has been a life-saver and life-changer. He has cared about my total health and well-being, not just the financial gain. I am and always will be eternally grateful to him. I would recommend him to anyone seeking treatment for spine issues and I will not hesitate to call on him again if I should ever need additional consultation or surgery. For those of you that want to know what my surgery actually was, here it is in medical terms: The surgery was done in 3 parts: Part 1: Anterior Lumbars Interbody Fusion on L4-L5 with Instrumentation and Allo/Autograft & Bone Morphogenetic Protein Part 2: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion using Lateral Approach on L3-L4 with Instrumentation & Allo/Autograft & Bone Morphogenetic Protein Part 3: Posterior Spinal Fusion on L3-L4, L4-L5 with Instramentation & L3-L4, L4-L5 Posterior Microdecompression read more

I highly recommend Dr. Melamed. He's an excellent Dr. and surgeon. After my fall he took care of me step by step. I had surgery 6 months ago and with his guidance am doing very well. I trust him 100%. read more

I went to Dr. Melamed this June after trying to rehab my neck without surgery for over a year. I was scared of even thinking about surgery. I met with him and his team and was instantly at ease. I had seen a few other surgeons but I was completely comfortable with him. After I had mri's and xrays etc..we had an in depth discussion about my options. We elected to do a disk replacement. I felt completely informed and I trusted he knew what's best for my neck. Surgery itself was 23 hrs at the faculty. Again I was very well taken care off. Overall it was a good experience with a very good outcome read more

I was very impressed with Dr Melamed. First of all he is willing to think outside the box. He is smart as a wiz, but humble enough to know that he doesn't know it all, which makes him willing to learn new techniques, adapt his thinking or what he was taught to achieve better results ergo becoming one of the, if not the best back specialist in the world. This doctor has 0 motivation to sell you a surgery. He treats you as if he was caring for his son or daughter and is worth every penny. Also his assistant is top notch, great attitude, bravo! Thanks again! I came because of a herniated disc. He said he didn't Recommend surgery at this point since the disc is only 3.5 mm and gave me suggestions on how to keep pain free and surgery free. Gonzalo C read more

Big promises and botched surgery ! Huge ego and very little substance. Stay away !!!!

I have a tale to tell. For the last eighteen months I've been bothered by pain radiating from my back through my right buttock and down my right leg. For a while the pain was so intense I had to resort to walking with crutches. Eventually I realized the pain wasn't going to magically disappear, so I had to overcome my reluctance to see a surgeon. Everyone always says it's important to get two surgical opinions so that's what I did. The first surgeon I saw (I'll call him doctor G) spent a lot of time talking to me and my husband. He studied my MRI and CT scans intensively and pinpointed the source of the pain. Dr G said he could operate on my back to fix the pain. He would do it on an out-patient basis, and the recovery time would be brief. The other surgeon, Dr. H, sent in his fellow (specialist in training) to see me. The fellow did a cursory exam, looked briefly at the MRI and decided I had a new and different problem. He was correct of course, but it's a problem I've apparently had since my late teens, and was this really the source of the pain? The fellow didn't spot what Dr G saw until we pointed it out to him. Dr H came into the room and concurred with his fellow. He said he would only operate if we agreed to let him fix both problems because I wouldn't be happy otherwise, even though the surgery he proposed was a much bigger deal with a much longer recovery. He would not countenance doing the less invasive procedure first to see if it worked. He told me to see the surgical scheduler and was out the door In a flash! I was desperate and vulnerable, and Dr H was adamant, so I called Dr G to tell him I was going to proceed with Dr H. The next morning I was driving on the 405 and was shocked to receive a phone call from Dr G. He said I was making a big mistake. Dr G went over everything with me once more. By the end of the conversation I was convinced he had called me because he really cared and had my best interest in mind. And by golly he was right. Dr G did the surgery on a recent Monday on an out-patient basis as planned. I knew right away the surgery was successful because the pain down my leg was gone. When I woke up the next morning it was still gone, and it's been gone ever since. I didn't even need to take any of the pain meds I was prescribed. Saturday, five days post surgery, was the first day I was allowed to drive. My friends were meeting in Orange County to birdwatch, so off I went. I walked 41/2 miles that day. I was just one of the gang. No pain. It was a wonderful day. I was thrilled to be restored to good health, to walk without pain and without needing a helping hand, and to be with my friends. It was like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. And I owe everything to Dr G, who of course is Dr Hooman Melamed. I saw Dr Melamed again yesterday for a recheck. Of course everything's looking great. Dr Melamed told me he takes home all the scans from the patients he sees in his office and pores over them carefully in the evening. Hmmm. I think there's a lesson here for other doctors. Dr. Melamed, I owe you more than you can ever know. It means the world to me to be able to walk without pain and without crutches. Walking is my only exercise and birdwatching is my passion. Believe me, you can't hold a camera or binoculars when you're using crutches! Thank you. read more

Dr Melamed is an amazing surgeon! He took his time to read the MRI result and explained the issue patiently and answered all my questions. While so many doctors may recommend unnecessary procedures, Dr Melamad gives you his honest opinion. He is so knowledgeable and caring about your health and well being. I highly recommend Dr Melamed. He is the absolute best! read more

If you are living with pain and discomfort and feel as if you have no way out - I can honestly say, Dr. Melamed is your answer. After many years of suffering with back pain, neck pain and eventually numbness in my right arm, I started to experience weakness in my arm as well. I Immediately went to see Dr. Melamed. After discussing my situation, reviewing my X-Rays and MRI results, he was able to pin point what might be causing the weakness. He requested a CT Scan on the spot, and was able to diagnose me make me feel at ease with next steps. He recommended I have microdiscectomy and microdecompression surgery ASAP. The fact that I was able to get Xrays, my MRI and CT Scan at the same location made it that much easier and stress free. I was diagnosed the same day - and was having surgery 2 days later - again, at the same location! PLUS PLUS PLUS!! After under 6 weeks, I am PAIN FREE, and have almost 100% of my strength back in my arm. After feeling so helpless and fearing the worst, I am now elated at my results and look forward to getting back to my active lifestyle, and doing things with my daughter and husband that I was not able to do prior to the surgery. Dr. Melamed is our angel, and I am eternally grateful for all he and everyone at DISC Sports & Spine Center have done for me and my family. read more