Brandon A. Ortega, MD

Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Brandon A. Ortega is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon committed to helping his patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

About the doctor

TREATMENTS AND SERVICES

Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Compression Fracture
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Lower Back Pain / Lumbago
Herniated Disc
Laminectomy
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Brandon A. Ortega, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to patients, helping them regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

Education

Dr. Ortega received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He remained at USC to complete his orthopedic surgical residency, where he was named Chief Resident. He then pursued specialized training in spine surgery at the prestigious UC Davis Spine Surgery Fellowship, where he learned traditional, minimally invasive, and image-guided techniques to treat complex adult and pediatric spinal deformities. Dr. Ortega specializes in the treatment of all cervical (neck), thoracic (mid back), and lumbar (lower back) conditions.

Areas of Interest

His areas of interest include motion-preserving surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and complex revision/deformity surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, as well as presented his research at national and international conferences. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Ortega believes in treating each patient as an individual, tailoring treatment plans to meet their specific needs and goals. He uses a multidisciplinary approach to create a personalized treatment plan that integrates various nonoperative interventions, such as lifestyle modification, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management, to address the patient’s specific spine condition to optimize conservative treatments and potentially avoid the need for surgical intervention.

Community Engagement

Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Ortega actively participates in community outreach programs, volunteering his time and expertise to raise awareness about spinal health and injury prevention. His dedication to educating the public demonstrates his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the confines of the hospital.

In his spare time, Dr. Ortega enjoys physical activities, such as yoga and hiking, as well as spending time with family and friends to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Boards, Awards & Education


University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Medical School

University of Southern California

Orthopedic Surgical Residency, Chief Resident

UC Davis Spine Surgery Fellowship

Fellow

Testimonials

The patient perspective

Check out what Dr. Ortega’s patients have to say about their treatment experiences and results.

I found Dr. Ortega to be very personable and caring. He discussed everything with me thoroughly regarding my surgery and met with me the day before and after my surgery. I was in extreme pain before my surgery and after that decreased by 95%…
Denise F
Dr. Ortega explained everything I needed to know about my condition. He was very kind and straightforward. Instead if rushing me into the OR he offered PT to try first and ordered a CT scan.
Barbara D.
Dr. Ortega is a pleasure to work with. He is very familiar with the condition of my spine and seeks alternative therapy before suggesting surgery…He answers questions quickly, with confidence and facts. When it comes to my spine … He has my complete trust.
Valerie M
Dr Ortega was very attentive and not rushed. He explained the cause of my pain thoroughly. He explained the therapy I needed and why it was best. I was very pleased with my medical visit with him.
Lucinda J
Dr. Ortega addressed all of my concerns and performed two surgeries on my lower back that relieved the pain in my right leg. Before and after each surgery he was very thorough in explaining what my particular circumstances were and how he eliminated my pain.
Harlie A

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