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Dr. Jawad Khan is an orthopedic surgery–trained hand surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. He combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient-centered approach to help individuals return to work, sport, and daily life with confidence.

Samuel Bederman, MD, is an accomplished orthopedic spine surgeon offering a wide variety of services at RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange, California. The practice specializes in adult and pediatric scoliosis, minimally invasive spinal surgery, robotic spine surgery, and complex revision cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgery.

Dr. Bederman treats patients of all ages with developmental and degenerative spinal deformities. The practice also welcomes people who have spine conditions caused by trauma, who need support after surgery, or who have cancer-related conditions.

Dr. Bederman is an expert in his field, having authored nearly 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters. He’s given numerous scientific presentations nationally and internationally. He also trains orthopedic surgeons in robotic spine surgery, a field he pioneered.

The wide variety of treatments and prevention methods offered by Dr. Bederman and his staff help improve your quality of life. Men and women in need of compassionate and individualized care for their spine issues can call RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center or set up a consultation using this website.

Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Advanced Spine Care in Los Alamitos and Marina Del Rey, California. He is fellowship-trained in complex spine surgery and has many years of experience. He offers surgery when it’s the best option to ensure the highest quality of life for his patients.

Dr. Verma earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Cornell University School of Engineering in Ithaca, New York, and a master’s degree in molecular biology from the NYU Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in New York City. He completed medical school at NYU School of Medicine in New York City.

Dr. Verma also completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University’s Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an adult and pediatric spine fellowship (with a focus on spinal deformities) at the University of California at San Francisco. 

Dr. Verma has been recognized many times for his expertise. He was selected by The Leading Physicians as a Top Orthopedic Surgeon of the Spine. He also received the Top Doctor Award in Los Alamitos and numerous other professional recognitions for his excellence. 

Dr. Verma is an experienced college educator with experience at the University of Washington in Seattle, Long Beach Memorial in Long Beach, California, and the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. 

He specializes in treating spinal anomalies, including spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, and flatback syndrome. Dr. Verma is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). He has contributed to nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications. 

Dr. Verma spends as much time as patients need to ensure they feel heard with all of their questions addressed. He fully explains their diagnoses, thoroughly reviews all imaging results, and discusses detailed treatment options — always giving patients a voice in their treatments. He uses the latest technological advances and procedures to ensure long-lasting outcomes.

Dr. Verma welcomes new and existing patients to Advanced Spine Care and looks forward to optimizing their spinal health and overall quality of life.

Darren L. Bergey, MD, is a talented Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon at Executive Medical and Surgical Associates. Dr. Bergey provides high quality and personalized care to all his patients from two offices in Colton and Costa Mesa, California.

He completed additional spine surgery fellowship training at Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders in Los Angeles.

Dr. Bergey has provided patient evaluations and surgical treatments from his office in Colton since 2005. He has been at the forefront of his field using restorative therapies.

He is experienced in the use of peptides, and PRP injection therapies, autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate procedures, and alternative therapies. Many patients use these alternative restorative therapies to avoid surgery.

Dr. Bergey has vast knowledge in the industry, specializing in spine and orthopedic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and endoscopic and disc replacement surgeries.

Dr. Bergey welcomes all patients to Executive Medical and Surgical Associates offices and looks forward to serving them.

Handpicked by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. to join DISC Sports & Spine Center, fellowship-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, Grant D. Shifflett, MD, takes a patient-centered approach to care at his offices in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California. With vast experience in minimally invasive and complex reconstructive spinal surgeries, Dr. Shifflett strives to restore each patient's functionality and quality of life.

Using cutting-edge techniques, he takes an evidence-based approach to treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions, including scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. Whether Dr. Shifflett provides non-operative care such as stem cell injections or performs innovative procedures such as artificial disc replacement, he does so with compassionate care and understanding.

Dr. Shifflett received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia before graduating with the highest distinction from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, affiliated with New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.

After venturing on a traveling fellowship to Japan, Dr. Shifflett returned to the United States and completed a minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University. There, he learned microsurgical techniques, focusing on outpatient, fusion, and non-fusion procedures for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Highly recognized in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Shifflett has presented at numerous conferences, written multiple medical journal articles, and received a variety of grants and awards for cutting-edge research and clinical studies.

Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.

Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars. 

Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.

Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.

Dr. Shaun E. Chandran, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon based in Torrance, California, specializing in joint reconstruction, robotic-assisted joint replacement, sports medicine, and general orthopaedics. With advanced training at some of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions, Dr. Chandran brings exceptional expertise and compassionate, conservative care to his patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Chandran earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University before completing his medical degree at New York Medical College. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Stanford University, followed by a highly specialized hip and knee replacement fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital — one of the top orthopaedic programs in the country.

Dr. Chandran is highly skilled in robotic-assisted total knee and total hip arthroplasty, utilizing the latest robotic surgical technology to deliver precise, personalized joint replacements with improved accuracy and faster recovery times. In addition to joint reconstruction, he performs a comprehensive range of sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and knee arthroscopic surgery, helping athletes and active patients return to the activities they love.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chandran serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he contributes to the education and training of the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.

Dr. Chandran is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds active licensure in California (License No. A97423). He is a proud member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and several other distinguished professional organizations.

He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center, allowing him to provide seamless, high-quality care across leading South Bay area facilities.

• Undergraduate: Cornell University
• Medical School: New York Medical College
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
• Fellowship: Hip & Knee Replacement, Massachusetts General Hospital

• Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Hip and Knee Reconstruction / Joint Replacement
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
• Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
• Sports Medicine Procedures
• General Orthopaedics
• Conservative Orthopaedic Care

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Professional Memberships: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Hospital Affiliations: Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance; Torrance Memorial Medical Center
• Academic Appointment: Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA

About My Practice

Nathanael Heckmann, MD, is a joint replacement surgeon who treats patients in Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, and throughout California. He is also the director of arthroplasty research and is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine.

Dr. Heckmann received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at USC, and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Heckmann actively conducts research and has published over 250 peer-reviewed research papers, 17 book chapters, and has presented his research over 360 times as podium and poster presentations at national and international orthopaedic surgery conferences. He is a member of The Knee Society and The Hip Society, and holds leadership positions at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Dr. Heckmann offers a wide range of treatment options, from nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques, to more extensive surgical procedures including revision arthroplasty when necessary. Using state-of-the-art surgical technologies, Dr. Heckmann's services are at the forefront of orthopedic advances. They include robotic-assisted surgery and computer-navigation for select knee and hip replacement surgeries.  

Patients who partner with Nathanael Heckmann, MD, benefit from leading orthopedic care when they need it most. Call the practice or book an appointment online today.

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Dean Matsuda, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the top hip arthroscopy specialists in the world. His practice at Premier Hip Arthroscopy in Marina Del Rey, California, is fully dedicated to arthroscopic surgeries of the hip and pelvis. Not only does Dr. Matsuda treat patients throughout the Los Angeles region, his two convenient Locations near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) enables easy access for his national and international patients.

Dr. Matsuda uses his extensive 30+ years of experience and surgical skills to perform state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures to help get his patients back to their active lifestyles, whether professional athlete or weekend warrior.

Dr. Matsuda has developed many innovative surgeries and instruments that have changed the way minimally invasive hip surgery is performed worldwide. He has authored the multimedia instructional program on Hip Arthroscopy for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), teaches and performs surgical demonstrations at top national and international venues, and is a prolific researcher and senior member of the MASH Hip Arthroscopy national study group.

Dr. Matsuda obtained his medical degree at the University of California at Davis, earning top Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgical residency at the prestigious Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

He is an active member of the AAOS, where he was chairman of Sports Medicine, and now serves on the AAOS Hip committee. He is an educational committee member for the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) and is on the editorial board of Orthopedics Today, the largest orthopedic newspaper. He also teaches regularly as a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Western Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Matsuda has volunteered for over 25 years with Orthopaedics Overseas, is the Director of their Travelling Fellowship Program, and also volunteers with the Alliance of Jamaican and American Humanitarians (AOJAH).

As a former football running back, Dr. Matsuda understands the goals and unique needs of the athlete. Moreover, he enjoys running, golf, surfing, and spear fishing which keeps him in synch with his active patients. Dr. Matsuda has experience from both sides of the scalpel, having had hip arthroscopies for both of his own hips. This gives him a truly unique insight into what his patients experience which is exceeded only by his skills and compassion as a world-renowned hip surgeon.

Edward K. Nomoto, M.D. is a fellow-ship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. His expertise includes a wide range of surgical interventions to treat the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive techniques and their application in complex reconstructive techniques for the cervical spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and degenerative scoliosis.  Dr. Nomoto believes in a patient-centered approach with patient education and understanding as key components to the medical decision-making process.

Dr. Nomoto is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many national spine organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society. He is actively involved in clinical research investigating minimally invasive techniques for the spine and improving patient outcomes. His research has been presented at various spine society meetings and is currently submitted to various peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nomoto participates in global outreach programs to provide care in underserved regions of the world. He also continues to pursue his passion for education by training residents and fellows as well as other surgeons.

Dr. Nomoto graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders.

Dr Nomoto is part of Global Outreach Spines (GSO) team comprised of board certified surgeons who are 100% volunteer’s with allied health professionals to provide medical treatment and surgery to children suffering from the effects of spinal deformities worldwide without charge to the patient or their families.

About GSO
Global Spine Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since their establishment in 2013, GSO has run 6 medical mission outreach sites through which they partner with and share expertise with local medical communities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland. Through these sites, GSO has clinically evaluated and treated over 1,000 children and performed over 200 surgeries, all free of charge to patients and their families.

Dr. Joe Cooper is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and complex joint reconstruction. He treats patients throughout the Los Angeles area with a full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions — from acute sports injuries in competitive athletes to advanced arthritis requiring joint replacement.

Dr. Cooper completed his orthopedic surgery residency followed by a dedicated fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, where he received advanced training in the techniques that define modern minimally invasive orthopaedics. His clinical focus includes ACL, PCL, and multi-ligament knee reconstruction; meniscus repair; rotator cuff repair; shoulder stabilization; hip arthroscopy for labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement; and robotic-assisted total knee and hip replacement.

Dr. Cooper takes pride in spending meaningful time with each patient — listening carefully, explaining diagnoses clearly, and co-creating treatment plans that align with each person's activity goals and lifestyle. Whether the right answer is physical therapy, an injection, an arthroscopic procedure, or a joint replacement, patients can expect honest guidance, evidence-based recommendations, and continuity of care from the first visit through full recovery.

When he is not in the operating room or clinic, Dr. Cooper stays engaged with the latest advances in orthopedic surgery through research, continuing education, and participation in professional societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).

Dr. Cooper sees patients at his practice in the Los Angeles, California area. To schedule a consultation, contact the office by phone or request an appointment online.

Robert H. Cho, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric orthopedics, scoliosis, and complex spine surgery. He sees patients at his private practice, which has locations in Beverly Hills and the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Cho is a world-renowned expert on pediatric orthopedics and spinal surgery. Dr. Cho is the only surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles region who performs motion-preserving anterior vertebral body tethering for scoliosis correction.

He graduated from Cornell University with honors in 2000 with a degree in chemistry and minors in biochemistry and Near Eastern studies. He went to medical school and residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in 2010 in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis at Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego.

Dr. Cho then took on a staff position at Shriners Children's Southern California as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in scoliosis and spinal surgery. He became Chief of Staff in 2015 and led the medical center for a decade, with a subsequent leadership role in the Shriners Children's Medical Group. He left Shriners in 2025 to start his own practice in the Greater Los Angeles area.  

Dr. Cho has presented papers, posters, and presentations all over the world. Dr. Cho was invited to deliver the inaugural lecture at the 2015 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons meeting as part of the symposium Orthopedic Surgery in the Digital Age: Using Social Media and the Internet to Improve Patient Care and Grow Your Practice.

He is also involved in healthcare advocacy – he was an invited member to the National Orthopedic Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, to discuss the state of healthcare and orthopedic surgery with the United States Congress. He recently served on the Board of Directors of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America as the Communications Council Chair. He was also selected for the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society Dawson Traveling Fellowship in 2024. He serves on the editorial boards for many medical journals, including Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine, and Spine Deformity Journal. He is the section editor for pediatric spine conditions for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Orthopaedic Clinical Knowledge textbook and he authored the chapter on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis for the Orthopedic Knowledge Update textbook.

Dr. Cho believes that every patient deserves individualized care, regardless of their medical challenge. Innovation is key to his practice, and he has also helped to design many implants, instruments, and robotic devices to help children with scoliosis and spinal deformity. He helped to pioneer a method to decrease pain in surgical patients by developing a novel preoperative pain protocol that minimizes the use of narcotics.

Dr. Cho lives in Los Angeles with his wife, their two daughters, and his rescue dog, Sticky Rice. He enjoys playing the guitar, cars, smoking meats, playing video games with his children, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.

Jonathan Oheb, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive training and years of experience in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. In addition to hand, elbow, and shoulder care, he provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee, and ankle, including broken bones and injuries. His patients in Beverly Hills, Encino, and Mission Hills, California, benefit from his expertise and exceptional attention to their orthopedic needs.

With patient comfort and satisfaction as his top priority, Dr. Oheb strives to give each patient a positive experience and customized orthopedic care. His goal is to relieve symptoms and restore function in patients of all ages.

As an avid bodybuilder, Dr. Oheb has firsthand knowledge of the physical and mental challenges active individuals face. In his orthopedic practice, he works closely with each patient, helping them heal, rehabilitate, and return to their activity in optimal health.

Dr. Oheb graduated from SUNY Binghamton University with degrees in economics and chemistry, receiving high honors in chemistry and valedictorian honors in economics. He finished college in three years and stayed at SUNY Binghamton where he attained an MBA in 1.5 years.

Dr. Oheb then went on to pursue his true passion in the care of others. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, graduating in the top 5% of medical students in the country with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He went on to study orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. During his residency, he received extensive training in general orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. From there he went to the Oklahoma Hand Surgery Institute to complete a hand surgery fellowship.

Dr. Oheb is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Oheb has been honored as an exceptional physician by both his peers and his patients.  He was most recently awarded the Doctors Choice National Award in orthopedic surgery in 2017, and Super Doctors recognition in both the Los Angeles Times in 2017, Los Angeles Magazine in 2018, and the Los Angeles Times again in 2019.

Dr. Oheb is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients, allowing them to enjoy healthier lifestyles. He approaches his patients with compassion and is driven to learning and developing new ways to improve the well-being of his patients with orthopedic conditions.

Patients drive from all around Los Angeles County just to see Dr. Oheb. Patients travel from areas such as West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, North Hills, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Mission Hills, San Fernando, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sylmar, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and Glendale just to see him!

To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Oheb, please call and schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome.

Dr. Kristofer J. Jones is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. As a former intercollegiate athlete, Dr. Jones understands the unique demands and concerns faced by athletes at all levels of participation (from professional to recreational) and his goal is to return patients back to their regular activities using evidence-based medicine to guide his treatment plan. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, where he was a four-year letter winner and All-Conference tailback for the varsity football team. He was awarded the Howell-Murray Alumni Medal upon graduation. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he received the Jonathan Rhoads Prize for Surgical Scholarship. Dr. Jones completed his orthopaedic residency training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, frequently recognized as the #1 Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News & World Report. He subsequently completed a traveling fellowship and acquired further expertise in shoulder and cartilage surgery at specialized centers across Europe, including Lyon & Paris France. Dr. Jones returned to HSS to complete another fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. During this time, he served as assistant team physician for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Red Bulls (MLS), and Iona College Athletics as well as an orthopaedic consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and US Open Tennis Tournament. He is currently the Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and a Team Physician for the UCLA Bruins athletic teams.

Dr. Jones is accomplished in both clinical and laboratory research and has authored more than 100 scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters that have received national recognition and awards within the field of sports medicine. He is frequently invited to teach and lecture on these topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Jones is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" within the field of orthopaedic surgery/sports medicine by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). He also holds memberships and committee positions in several professional organizations including the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), S.T.O.P (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries Outreach Committee, the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the NBA Team Physicians Society, and the NFL Musculoskeletal Injury Committee. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am). 

Dr. Jones currently provides care at the UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Westwood on the main hospital campus, as well as the UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Downtown Los Angeles. 

Welcome to Spine Group Beverly Hills

As one of the primary physicians of the first spine specialty clinic in the United States, John Regan, MD, is considered a pioneer in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques. Dr. Regan, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, and former director of Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders, offers his expertise at Spine Group Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County with offices in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

Dr. Regan is one of few surgeons in the United States to complete two fellowships in spine care — the first in spine trauma at A.O. International Hospital in Switzerland and the second at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Regan went on to become a key physician at the Texas Back Institute, a nationally recognized spine center.

He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals in Atlanta. He also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Focused on providing the highest quality medical care, Dr. Regan offers comprehensive surgical evaluations and treatments for a variety of conditions, including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal fractures, and scoliosis. He specializes in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries to restore a patient’s mobility and quality of life.

Dr. Regan continues to share his knowledge of spine surgery techniques, traveling to the Middle East at the request of dignitaries to train other spinal surgeons. He also focuses his efforts on researching new approaches to reduce patient recovery time and improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Regan highlights his expertise in The Atlas of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery and The Atlas of Minimally Access Spine Surgery, his published books in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery.

ABOUT DR. THOMAS KREMEN

Thomas J. Kremen, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced subspecialty training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. He cares for patients of all activity levels—from professional athletes to individuals simply looking to stay active and pain-free.

Dr. Kremen has extensive experience as a team physician at the highest levels of sport. He has worked with organizations across the country and internationally, including Duke University Athletics, U.S. Men’s National Team Soccer, LA Galaxy, USA Basketball, and the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team. He currently serves as a team physician for UCLA Athletics, the South Bay Lakers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Chargers.

While he has helped elite athletes perform at their peak, Dr. Kremen brings that same level of care and attention to every patient he treats. His focus is simple: help you recover efficiently, restore function, and get back to the activities that matter most to you.

Dr. Kremen specializes in treating shoulder and knee injuries, as well as a wide range of sports-related and overuse conditions. He combines advanced surgical techniques with the latest evidence-based, non-surgical treatments to create individualized care plans. Just as importantly, he emphasizes injury prevention—helping patients reduce the risk of future problems.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kremen is a federally funded clinician-scientist actively involved in research aimed at improving how soft tissues—such as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage—heal after injury. This work allows him to deliver elite care today while building the therapies of tomorrow—helping patients recover faster, perform better, and stay active longer.

Dr. Kremen earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was captain of the NCAA Division I men’s swimming team. He received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UCLA. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Duke University.

After several years helping build the orthopedic program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Kremen returned to UCLA, where he is now a full-time faculty member.

He remains actively involved in advancing the field through research, publications, and national presentations, and maintains memberships in leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Kremen’s approach is straightforward: combine leading-edge expertise with thoughtful, individualized care to help every patient move better, feel better, and return to the life they enjoy.

Sohail Shayfer, MD, gradualted summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine.  He then earned his Doctor of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha hononrs from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles.

After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through the Tufts University-affiliated hospitals in Boston. He completed two additional fellowships at USC: one in hand surgery through the Joseph H. Boyes program, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine with an emphasis on disorder of shoulder and elbow.  

To ensure that his patients receive the latest treatments and care techniques, Dr. Shayfer underwent stringent board testing. He’s currently board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.  He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the California Orthopaedic Association. 

Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to provide the utmost kindness during each visit. Dr. Shayfer is known for offering comprehensive solutions, caring for patients from the early diagnostic stages, all the way through post-treatment or postoperative periods.

Since Dr. Shayfer is affiliated with the Providence-Cedars Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center.  Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.