Dr. Shifflett Named as Top Doc in LA Magazine

As an award-winning, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, Dr. Rojeh Melikian always tries to establish a unique connection with every patient. He states, “I...

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, we understand the concerns you might have about any permanent changes to your life after surgery. Yes, you won’t have pain any more, but what else can you expect...

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word “surgery,” you probably envision the surgeon using a scalpel to make a long incision in order to access your internal organs and tissues. This is...

After spine surgery, you will need to rest up, heal, get back on your feet, and take care of your incision. Until it seals itself against bacteria, which typically takes about three weeks, you will...

We pride ourselves on helping patients get back to a healthy and active lifestyle. We start with patient education, because we know that someone who knows what to expect before, during and after...

Sciatica pain is no joke. Originating in your lower back, it can radiate down your hips, buttocks, legs, and even into your feet. It’s estimated that about 40 percent of people will experience...

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, we know that at the top of our patients’ minds is what to expect after the surgery happens. How quickly will you get back on your feet? How long before you can resume...

Americans are increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine when it comes to treating chronic pain and disease. If you’ve been suffering from ongoing neck or back pain, you may have...

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, our patients often have a lot of questions, especially when it comes to details of their surgery. We know that the more informed they are beforehand about what to...

Dr. Amer Khalil is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurological spine surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery.  Dr. Khalil’s patients...

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For sailors and sailing enthusiasts who aren’t familiar with the Governor’s Cup, you are in for a special treat from July 15-20. The GovCup, as it is...

Spinal stenosis is a condition I encounter frequently in my practice as a spine surgeon. I sometimes see patients who have recently developed symptoms, such as leg pain while walking, and are coming...