Dr. Sam Bakshian, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Sam Bakshian, MD, QME, is a spinal surgeon based in Los Angeles, California, who is focused on treating his patients with care. Though he specializes in treatment of spinal problems, Dr. Bakshian believes surgery should be a last resort, and has a keen interest in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. In his efforts to help pioneer new techniques to further reduce the need for spine surgery, Dr. Bakshian participates in clinical trials to push beyond the boundaries in his field. He's particularly excited about the non-surgical possibilities of stem cell therapy and tissue regeneration research. Dr. Bakshian is a natural match for patients seeking the gentlest care for their spinal problems. Beginning post-secondary education at the University of California, Los Angeles, at the age of 15, Dr. Bakshian started medical school 3 years later at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Following his medical degree with an orthopedic residency at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Dr. Bakshian completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He became one of the youngest spinal surgeons in the country at the age of 29. Dr. Bakshian is an active member of the North American Spine Society, California Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
