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
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
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Locations
3828 Schaufele Ave, Suite 320
Long Beach, CA 90808