Dr. Neel Anand
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
37 years experience male
Locations
The Anand Spine Group
Los Angeles, CA
About
Bio
I am an orthopedic spine surgeon and Director of Spine Trauma at the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles. My primary clinical focus is on minimally invasive surgical techniques for spinal disorders and trauma, which result in smaller incisions, faster recovery and better outcomes for my patients.
The last 10 years I have spent developing and Instructing colleagues on minimally invasive techniques for correction of spinal deformity. We have published extensively on the topic and have a wealth of experience thats benefiting patients worldwide
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery 37 years experience
It varies.: Because every individual recovers at a different rate, it is difficult to give an exact length of rehabilitation time. Generally speaking, most patien... Read More
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No.: If this isn't something you have already discussed with your ob/gyn you should definitely consult with him/her. He/she may recommend you see a spine s... Read More
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A Spine Specialist: A spine specialist is a specific type of orthopedic surgeon who specializes in conditions, deformities and treatments of the spine. A spine specialty ... Read More
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Maybe.: To know whether a back brace will help your pain, you need to know what's causing it. The back brace is best used in the acute setting, for a short du... Read More
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Mar 15, 2014
An amazing surgeon! I needed a fusion and many Dr. were afraid to because of my age (23). He's very knowledgable and confidence inspiring and I would recommend him to my mom if she ever needed spine ...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Anand is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Anand is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Bombay, Topiwala National Medical College, India
Graduated 1983MD
Awards
2011 Leon Wiltse Award for Best Clinical Paper, Las Vegas , SAS 2011: "Long Term 2 to 4 year Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) for Adult Spinal Deformity"
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
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