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Eric S. Millstein, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is a leading expert in advanced arthroscopic techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. He has vast experience treating sports injuries, including arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, as well as joint replacement surgery for arthritis of the shoulder and knee.

Dr. Millstein regularly uses his surgical skills to repair or reconstruct injured bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. However, he believes in effective communication with his patients to allow for a full discussion of all treatment options before proceeding with surgery. In all cases, his ultimate goals are minimizing pain, maximizing function, and restoring lifestyle.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Millstein attended the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia for his premedical curriculum and graduated magna cum laude in mathematics. While living a very active lifestyle that included basketball, football, softball, skiing, and other sports at UPenn, Dr. Millstein discovered he could incorporate his love of sports into his career. He then attended medical school at UPenn, where he received the George Marshall Award for Excellence and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors.

After medical school, Dr. Millstein completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Chicago. He went on to the Southern California Orthopedic Institute for an orthopedic fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. This advanced training included arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Millstein began his private practice in Century City, California.

Dr. Millstein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.  He’s also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

According to Dr. Millstein, the most important aspect of medical and surgical care is an effective dialogue with his patients. These engaging discussions are vital to making an accurate diagnosis and formulating a personalized treatment plan. Regardless of your injury, Dr. Millstein helps you get back to performing the activities you love as quickly as possible.

Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health. 

Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.

Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.

He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance. 

Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.

He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).

Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. 

In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.

He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.

Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Shaun Chandran, MD, specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including joint reconstruction and general orthopaedics. He provides conservative care to patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Torrance, California. 

Dr. Chandran completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and finished medical school at the New York Medical College. He fulfilled his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University and underwent a hip and knee replacement fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Apart from his medical practice, he teaches as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, ad Memorial Hospital of Gardena. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).

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.

Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health. 

Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.

Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.

He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance. 

Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.

He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).

Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. 

In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.

He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.

At LA Spine Group, board-certified spine care specialist Sanjay Khurana, MD, provides comprehensive orthopedic care to adults at two convenient locations in Marina Del Rey and Manhattan Beach, California. 

Dr. Khurana began his career at the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, followed by additional training at the University of California, Berkeley. He has special interests in spinal reconstruction, cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive microsurgery, and the treatment of scoliosis, trauma, and spine tumors.

Since entering private practice, Dr. Khurana has established himself as one of the leading spine surgeons in Southern California. His goal is to provide the highest quality care and improve each individual’s quality of life. 

Dr. Khurana uses conservative and noninvasive treatments to relieve neck and back pain whenever possible. Even so, when holistic measures don’t provide relief, there are various surgical options available. 

Dr. Khurana performs various types of spine surgery, including artificial disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic surgery, endoscopic surgery, and spondylolisthesis surgery. He also provides more specialized care, including treatment of scoliosis and spine tumors as well as regenerative medicine with orthobiologics.

If you’re tired of living with back or neck pain, make an appointment with Dr. Khurana at LA Spine Group by calling the nearest office or clicking the online booking feature today.

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.

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. 

The Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute's David Surdyka, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon offering outstanding services to patients at two of the practice's locations in Victorville and Barstow, California, office. Dr. Surdyka delivers high-quality care to patients with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, using his many years of experience to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Dr. Surdyka earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in Irvine, California. He followed this with internship and residency programs at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California. Since then, he has expanded his knowledge and skills with ongoing professional development and seeks to provide the best possible outcomes for patients using the latest surgical techniques and technologies.

Dr. Surdyka combines outstanding patient care with rigorous standards, advocating noninvasive treatments where possible before considering more invasive procedures or surgery. He treats his patients with confidentiality, compassion, and respect. Their health and well-being are always his top priority.

Roy Akrakian, MD, is an outstanding orthopaedic specialist passionate about serving his community. An integral part of the team at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Akarakian helps residents of Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California, find relief from various conditions affecting their bone, joint, and muscle health.

Dr. Akarakian began his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and remained in the area for his residency and fellowship training. 

Professional roles as an emergency medicine attending physician and a physician for soccer, baseball, and hockey teams provided different learning environments, expanding Dr. Akarakian’s understanding of sports medicine and orthopedics. 

The author of multiple scholarly papers and a forthcoming book, Dr. Akarakian believes in remaining connected to the academic medical community. He also enjoys participating in conferences and workshops as a presenter or attendee.    

When not in the office, Dr. Akarakian enjoys playing beach volleyball and soccer and learning new cooking skills and stock trading. 

Vikram Parmar, MD, is a highly-skilled, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon working with patients at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute with four locations in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Parmar earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed a fellowship in degenerative spine surgery at the Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, and then a fellowship in degenerative spine and spine trauma at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.

He has performed over 4,000 spine procedures and is well-versed in non-operative and operative treatments for spinal pathologies. His area of expertise includes:

• spinal reconstruction
• minimally invasive surgery
• spine trauma
• evaluation and treatment of patients with multiple failed previous surgeries 
  
  

Dr. Parmar has specialized training in kyphoplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, and artificial disc replacement of the cervical and lumbar spine. 

He has published articles and written a textbook chapter studying the pathology and treatment of axial low back pain. Dr. Parmar is also a member of the North American Spine Society.

Kunal Kalra, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose areas of expertise include sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Kalra treats shoulder, hip, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries and disorders, seeing patients at the in Victorville, Pomona, Banning, Loma Linda and Chino, California, offices.

Dr. Kalra attended the University of Mumbai's Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ (Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy) Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India, where he earned his medical degree. He stayed in Mumbai to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, then moved to the United States.

He studied for his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan's Upper East Side and then traveled to the West Coast to attend the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) for fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction. Dr. Kalra also received specialist training in pediatric orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an AFTS Fellow (Paris) in shoulder surgery.

Dr. Kalra speaks fluent Hindi, English, and Marathi, so he can cater to patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. For most patients, he considers comprehensive non-surgical management first, offering advanced evidence-based treatments where necessary.

He aims to help people enjoy a healthier life, and he firmly believes that patients play a vital role in their therapy. He works with each person to help them make better choices that promote good health. Dr. Kalra says his goal is to keep patients out of his office because he'd much rather they are well and doing the activities they love.

Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Samir Nayyar, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, specializes in joint replacement and reconstruction and loves helping people get back to an active, pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Nayyar sees patients at the practice's three locations in Victorville, Pomona, Barstow, Banning, and Loma Linda, California, office and relishes being able to make a positive impact on his patients' quality of life that's both immediate and long-lasting.

Dr. Nayyar was born in New York but relocated to Apple Valley, California, where he attended Granite Hills High School. He returned to New York to study for his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving the Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Award and the SUNY Chancellor's Award.

During Dr. Nayyar's time at NYU Langone Orthopaedic Hospital in New York City, he trained under some of the most esteemed orthopedic surgeons, gaining experience in joint replacement and reconstruction and achieving a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Nayyar uses innovative, minimally invasive techniques during surgery that reduce blood loss and postoperative pain, ensuring the experience is less traumatic for his patients. He sees patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and all walks of life, from athletes specializing in many different sports to older patients who just want to remain active and play with their grandchildren.

He undertakes a variety of surgical cases, performing delicate nerve repairs one day and major joint replacement surgery the next. He believes that while everyone feels fragile at times, people are extraordinarily resilient, and with the high-class treatment and ongoing support he provides, his patients can overcome their injuries.

Dr. Nayyar is proud of his ability to help patients regain mobility and find relief from pain and is excited about using his skills to assist people back home in the High Desert area of California, where he grew up.