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Department Affiliations Executive Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Silva is a Clinical Professor and the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  He is also the Medical Director of Orthopaedic Institute for Children in Los Angeles. Dr. Silva is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopaedics. His clinical interest includes pediatric orthopaedic trauma and outcomes,... Read More about Mauricio Silva, MD

My goal is to provide the best care I can for each and every one of my child, adolescent, and young adult patients. I am a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with particular experience in spinal deformity and sports medicine surgery. For those patients needing surgery, I perform surgery at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, the Ronald Reagan University Medical Center,... Read More about Richard E. Bowen, MD

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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

Alexander B. Christ, MD is an orthopedic oncologist who specializes in the treatment of both benign and malignant tumors and related conditions of the musculoskeletal system. He has a special interest in limb salvage and reconstructive techniques following treatment of bone tumors. Dr. Christ graduated from Yale University in New Haven, CT, with a BS in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry,... Read More about Alexander B. Christ, MD

Dr. Lauren E. Wessel, MD is trained in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery with additional training in Orthopaedic Oncology. She works with orthopedic conditions of the hand and sees the full range of upper extremity pathology, including trauma, athletic injuries, arthritis, peripheral nerve problems and vascular conditions with a specialized knowledge base to treat upper extremity tumors. She has an... Read More about Lauren E. Wessel, MD

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Thomas J. Kremen has devoted his career to helping patients of all sports levels maintain active lifestyles. Using the latest orthopaedic techniques and science, Dr. Kremen helps athletes in Los Angeles recover quickly from injury, getting them back into the game stronger than ever. From shoulder problems to debilitating knee... Read More about Thomas J. Kremen, MD

Dr. Edward C. Cheung, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgeon. He is a team physician for the LA Chargers NFL team, and for the UCLA Bruins Baseball, Men’s Volleyball and Gymnastics teams. His clinical expertise includes the management, complex reconstruction and minimally invasive arthroscopic management of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He has a... Read More about Edward C. Cheung, MD

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