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Richard Nussbaum, M.D.
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine
Sherman Oaks, Palmdale
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.6
727 Ratings
195 Comments
Dr. Richard Nussbaum is a nationally renowned expert in minimally invasive spine surgery. He is the first Los Angeles area spine surgeon to perform herniated disc repair using the new HydroDiscectomy procedure.
4.6
727 Ratings
195 Comments
Dr. Richard Nussbaum is a nationally renowned expert in minimally invasive spine surgery. He is the first Los Angeles area spine surgeon to perform herniated disc repair using the new HydroDiscectomy procedure.
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Dr. Richard Nussbaum is a specialist in spinal surgery and disorders of the spine. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, the Columbia University School of Graduate Studies, and the University of Sorbonne, he earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in NY, and a one-year Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Orthopaedic Hospital.
Dr. Nussbaum is a nationally renowned expert in minimally invasive spine surgery. The first Los Angeles area spine surgeon to perform herniated disc repair using the new HydroDiscectomy procedure, he lectures widely and has taught symposia and courses in France, Mexico, So. Korea, China, and the US. He is an active staff member at four area hospitals and serves as a consultant to two biomedical companies.
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Understanding, kind, caring thorough, and extremely experienced! Able to have relatable communication and get reason for my back/spine pain… Super friendly Dr that makes you feel seen and heard
Mr. Nussbaum is a great Doctor surgeon 5 star plus for him
Very grateful for Dr. Nussbaum doing my acdf. I see improvement already at 4 months post in pain relief from using my arms. He found me and asked about pain level just after surgery. 5 stars
The doctor is a very nice person
Caring doctor!
The clinic is super clean, staff is very friendly and nice and the doctor makes you feel comfortable and explained everything that you need to know.
You take care and welcome wonderfully Thank you
Excellent Doctor! Listens and tells you what your options are. Highly recommended!!
Was prompt didn't wait long Knew his stuff Genuinely cared
To the point doctor. I really recommend him