Dr. Alexander Nazareth is a fellowship trained spine surgeon specializing in the management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. He has a particular interest in endoscopic, minimally invasive and complex reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Nazareth utilizes an evidence-based and patient centered approach with a focus on shared decision-making. He always exhausts conservative care prior to surgery and designs minimally invasive treatment plans based on patient symptoms rather than imaging alone. Dr. Nazareth uses navigation guidance, robotic assisted surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery protocols to optimize patient outcomes and most importantly keep patients safe if indicated for surgery.
Dr. Nazareth received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Economics from the University of Virginia followed by a Masters of Science from Georgetown University. He attended medical school at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California where he received a Dean’s Research Scholarship Grant and graduated with a distinction in research. He then completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA, one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the country.
Dr. Nazareth completed a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at University of California-Irvine. There he obtained extensive training in endoscopic, minimally invasive, motion preserving and complex spine reconstruction techniques. He spent additional time in South Korea with Dr. Cheol Wung Park, Dr. Jeong Yoon Park and Dr. Heo Dong Hwa to refine his techniques in unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery.
Additionally, Dr. Nazareth has over 35 peer reviewed publications and book chapters with his research presented at 50 national and international meetings. He enjoys staying up to date on innovative techniques and uses his extensive research background to help practice evidence-based medicine.
Locations:
East and West Locations
Services:
Education & Certifications:
Fellowship:
University of California
Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Residency:
Harbor
UCLA Medical Center, Torrance CA
Medical Degree:
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA