Hi Sand52 and welcome,
The two best doctors in Los Angeles are Dr. Regan in Beverly Hills and Dr. Delamarter in Santa Monica.
Warning, their surgical skills are top notch, not their office manner. It's easy to be put off but you're not shopping for a friend, you're looking for a surgeon.
You're new here and one thing we warn about repeatedly is to educate yourself. Though both of these doctors are excellent choices, you need to understand what they're telling you and make any ultimate decision for yourself, eg; why do you need a fusion? or a discectomy? These are very different surgeries. Do you know what each surgery is? Do you have a current MRI? How many levels are involved? Are there contra-indications for an ADR? Who told you what you need? Why was this the recommendation?
Learn as much as you can before you make a final decision. It's your spine!
Ask us as many questions as you need, that's why we're here. Ask your doctors until you understand what they're telling you. And good luck,
Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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