Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Conservative care first. Surgery only when needed.
Most back and neck problems improve without an operation. When surgery is the answer, Dr. Bhalla uses the least invasive option that will work, in Long Beach.
Trained at
UCLA, Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital.
About the doctor
Dr. Amandeep Bhalla, MD
Dr. Bhalla is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in spinal and neck injuries. He starts with conservative care and recommends the least invasive surgery only when it is needed, including minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques. He trained at UCLA, Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital.
He emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on shared decision-making: understanding your goals first, then choosing the least invasive path that will get you back to them.
- Medical Director, Spine Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
- Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
Care services
Precise care for the neck and back.
From a first consultation through recovery, every plan is built around the least invasive option that will work for you.
Every plan starts here
Your spine, explained in plain language.
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Non-Surgical Care
Evaluation, physical therapy, medication and targeted treatment first. Surgery only when it is truly the answer.
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Small incisions, muscle-sparing tools and faster recovery for the neck and back.
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Motion Preservation Surgery
Relieve pain while keeping the natural movement of your spine.
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Cervical Disc Replacement
Replace a worn neck disc with a moving implant instead of a fusion.
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Cervical Fusion
A proven operation for nerve and spinal cord pressure when the neck needs stability.
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Lumbar Disc Replacement
A motion preserving alternative to fusion for painful low back discs.
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Outpatient Spinal Surgery
Spine procedures done in a day, with recovery at home the same evening.
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Revision Spinal Surgery
Expert care when a previous spine surgery has not delivered the result you hoped for.
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Sacroiliac Joint Minimally Invasive Fusion
A small incision procedure for stubborn low back and buttock pain from the SI joint.
Boards, awards & education
Trained at the institutions that set the standard.
A surgical education is a sequence. Each step below built on the last.
01/Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
02/Internship
Harbor–UCLA Medical Center
03/Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
04/Fellowship
Harvard Spine Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital & Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate, the highest credential in orthopaedic surgery.
Awards
- Newsweek, 150 Best Spine Surgeons in America2024
- Los Angeles Top Doctors2022
- Los Angeles Top Doctors2021
Why choose us
Surgery is a last resort. Getting you back is the goal.
Most patients we see never need an operation. When they do, they get the least invasive one that will work.
Expertise & leadership
Board-certified and fellowship-trained at Harvard, with extensive experience treating complex spinal disorders. Leads the Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach.
Conservative first, advanced when needed
Therapy, medication and targeted treatment come first. When surgery is the answer, minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques mean smaller incisions, less pain and a faster return to life.
Patient-centered care
Evidence-based decisions made together with you. Every plan starts with listening, and surgery is only recommended when it is the right answer.
A legacy of care
Serving Long Beach, as his father did before him.
Two generations of physicians, one commitment: treat every patient the way we would want our own family treated.
2x
LA Top Doctors, 2021 and 2022
Harvard
Spine fellowship, MGH and Brigham
MemorialCare
Medical Director, Spine Center
Our gallery
A calm place to be seen.
Our clinic at Commons Clinic in Long Beach, where consultations, imaging review and follow-ups happen.
In the news
Recognized by peers. Covered by the press.
Features and recognition from outlets across Southern California and beyond.
Patient stories
In their words.
Dr. Bhalla is an awesome doctor. I definitely would recommend him to anyone who is having back issues. Thank you Dr. Bhalla for curing my back and giving me my active lifestyle back!
Our blog
Plain answers about back and neck pain.
Articles
Recovery After Disc Replacement: What to Expect
Most patients walk within hours and many return to light office work in one to two weeks. Here is a typical recovery timeline after artificial disc replacement.
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Can a spinal compression fracture heal without surgery?
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Insurance
PPO plans accepted.
We verify your benefits before your visit. Not sure whether your plan is covered? Call us and we will check for you.
Get in touch
Tell us what hurts. We’ll take it from there.
Request an appointment and our office will call you back within one business day.
Phone
(562) 427-8119Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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