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Richard Nussbaum, M.D.
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine
Sherman Oaks, Palmdale
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.6
746 Ratings
206 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
746 Ratings
206 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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He is a good doctor but not spend enough time with patients. Due to extream schedule?
Very knowledgeable and doesn’t push you into surgery of it can be avoided. Excellent doctor!
Dr. Richard Nussbaum is the BEST! He is very thorough and a great listener. He takes great of his patients. And he’s the best surgeon ever.
Love the office thought he was still professional enjoyed meeting him
Very to the point No room for much discussion
Didn’t give me a diagnosis or review my MRI. I will need to further follow up with who at the office to get that information.
I love how he knows everything about me. His appointments are about 5 min stop ins. I wish they were a bit more in depth. He is really the best surgeon ever to have touched my back. I couldn't do much before my low back surgery and now I can do anything and keep it up all day. Thank you
Straight forward, no nonsense and to the point.
Very rude
Kind, friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, educational, and allows for sufficient time to answer any questions.