Since starting his medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York at age 18, Dr. Sam Bakshian has been at the forefront of the field of spinal surgery. Dr. Bakshian combines a true passion for his job with a deep concern for his patients. A partner of Tower Orthopedics in Beverly Hills and a practicing surgeon at Olympia Medical Center, he specializes in spinal surgeries that restore function and stability to the spine, while remaining minimally invasive. A self-classified "patient advocate," he has long been at the forefront of minimally invasive spinal surgery and endoscopic techniques as well as minimally invasive spinal fusions, continually pioneering and participating in clinical trials aimed at bettering his practice.

Dr. Bakshian also places significant focus on sharing his research findings with the medical community. With membership in the North American Spine Society, California Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association and a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Bakshian regularly speaks at academic meetings and keeps up with the latest information in the world of orthopedics and spinal surgery.

Born in London, Dr. Bakshian now resides in Bel Air with his wife and three children. He has been featured on Forbes.com, PBS and local publications such as the Beverly Hills Courier and the Valley. To learn more about Dr. Bakshian and his practice, please visit http://www.towerorthopaedics.com/bakshianfull.asp.

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