OsteoarthritisofHand near Sylmar, CA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Brian Rudin is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and state of the art surgical treatment of spinal disorders such as sciatica, herniated discs, instability, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease (DDD), and spinal stenosis._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Dr. Rudin, a Westlake Village Spine Surgeon, uses cutting edge technology such as artificial disc replacement and dynamic stabilization to preserve motion in the lumbar spine. Minimally invasive techniques are used whenever practical to reduce healing time and hospital stay._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Dr. Rudin also specializes in the treatment of neck pain and cervical spine disorders. By combining modern techniques to gold standard treatments, patients recover more quickly, with improved range of motion and less discomfort. Procedures can often be performed as an outpatient, where patients can recover in the comfort of their own home._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ By focusing exclusively on providing spinal care, we assure you the highest level of treatment.

Care Philosophy: Dr Hernandez is most interested in rapid recovery surgery, and when appropriate, uses robotics and the outpatient ASC to get patients comfortably home the same day.

Biography: Dr. Kevin A. Nadel has been practicing orthopaedics since 2005. "I enjoy helping people with their injury so they don't have to change their lifestyle and they can minimize their time away from the activities they enjoy," he says."I try to personally get to know the patient and learn what they're trying to achieve," he says. "I spend the time that everybody needs so they don't leave thinking something was missed."Dr. Nadel was the team physician for the Boston University and University of Massachusetts Boston athletic teams and continues working with athletes, currently volunteering as the physician for the Calabasas High School football team. In his time outside the office, Dr. Nadel stays active and enjoys playing tennis, skiing and golf. He also has two boys and enjoys spending time with his family. He lives in the West Valley and is currently available to see patients in both West Hills and Westlake Village. Dr. Nadel grew up in Newport Beach, CA, before heading east for his education and medical training. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and continued his education at Chicago Medical School, Finch University of Health Sciences, where he received both master's and medical degrees. Following an orthopaedic residency at the State University of New York Stony Brook campus, Dr. Nadel completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Nadel is also Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.