P. Richard Emmanuel MD has received as one of the country’s leading orthopedic surgeons. He is recognized for treating complex back and neck disorders such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis. Since 1999, Dr. Emmanuel has performed thousands of knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries using the most advanced minimally invasive (no-cut) techniques. Dr. Emmanuel earned his Medical Degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine and then completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Following a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York, he moved back to Los Angeles to complete subspecialty fellowship training for Spine Surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Emmanuel has gained expertise in innovative surgical techniques and specializes in complex minimally invasive surgery involving the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Dr. Emmanuel is amongst a handful of surgeons with special training and certification to perform Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery. Years of experience have earned him in performing Minimally Invasive Total Joint Replacement Surgery of the Knee, Hip, and Shoulder. Dr. Emmanuel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and California Orthopedic Association to name a few. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Emmanuel’s reputation stands alone to give exceptional care to his patients. He stands by his philosophy of providing exceptional care to his patients and giving them the one-on-one attention they need to recover. “I am very proud to have served patients in our community. By offering you the most advanced surgical techniques in spine surgery and joint reconstruction, I am able to offer you and your family the special one-on-one care you need. My staff and I welcome you and assure you that we are committed to giving you the best orthopedic care possible.” P. Richard Emmanuel MD