Orthopedic surgeons at Samimi Orthopedic Group in Brentwood, West Los Angeles, Covina and Sherman Oaks, CA offer the latest and most advanced techniques and technologies to treat various conditions and injuries of the knee, shoulder and other orthopedic conditions.

Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH, FAAPMR is a double-boarded Physiatrist specializing in non-operative and minimally invasive treatments of the spine. He is an Associate Professor at UCLA, and specializes in treating acute and chronic spine and musculoskeletal conditions, without using opiates. He also serves as the Director of Strategy and Partnerships for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chen completed his undergraduate education... Read More about Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH

Dr. Rojeh Melikian, MD is passionate about restoring your life so you can live life without experiencing pain. As an award-winning orthopedic fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Melikian performs minimally invasive surgery so that each patient experiences an accelerated recovery process. He graduated in orthopedic spine surgery from Harvard and Emory University, which is one of the most prominent and well-respected... Read More about Rojeh Melikian, MD - Spine Surgeon

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David E. Fish, MD is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Assistant Program Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship at GLA VA WLA/ UCLA Multidisciplinary program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Fish is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is also a consulting... Read More about David E. Fish, MD

Preferred Name: Nick Shamie A. Nick Shamie, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at UCLA School of Medicine Dr. Nick Shamie is a Board Certified Spine Surgeon. He serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at UCLA School of Medicine. He has served on the UCLA School of Medicine's Faculty since... Read More about Arya N. Shamie, MD

Professor and Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Holly is a member of the UCLA Spine Center located in Santa Monica. Dr. Holly's focus is on minimally-invasive and image-guided techniques in the surgical management of degenerative, traumatic and neoplastic spinal disorders. Membership, Medical Organizations: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Congress of Neurological Surgeons AANS/CNS Joint... Read More about Langston T. Holly, MD

Dr. Paige Dyrek is a physiatrist who specializes in non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries.  She takes care of athletes of all ages and activity levels and is passionate about helping individuals meet their fitness goals. She uses an individualized, evidence-based approach to patient care and has clinical and research interests in ultrasound-guided and minimally invasive procedures, orthobiologics, and... Read More about Paige M. Dyrek, DO

Dr. Andrew C. Vivas is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.His clinical focus is in the fields of adult and pediatric complex spinal deformity and epilepsy. His research focus is in the area of growth modulation and biomechanics. He also has a special interest and expertise in the organization and execution of international health care... Read More about Andrew C. Vivas, MD

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Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH, FAAPMR is a double-boarded Physiatrist specializing in non-operative and minimally invasive treatments of the spine. He is an Associate Professor at UCLA, and specializes in treating acute and chronic spine and musculoskeletal conditions, without using opiates. He also serves as the Director of Strategy and Partnerships for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chen completed his undergraduate education... Read More about Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH