Advanced Orthopaedic & Spine Care

John A. Brink from On the Brink Podcast interviews Dr. Verma and explores various topics in spine surgery and Dr. Verma's journey to becoming a top and well recognized orthopedic spine surgeon in Southern California.From On the Brink Podcast:"Dr. Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Advanced Spine Care in Los Alamitos and Marina Del Rey, California.Full Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/KushagraVermaPodcastHe is fellowship-trained in complex spine surgery and has many years of experience. He offers surgery when it’s the best option to ensure the highest quality of life for his patients. Dr. Verma earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Cornell University School of Engineering in Ithaca, New York, and a master’s degree in molecular biology from the NYU Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in New York City. He completed medical school at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Verma also completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University’s Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an adult and pediatric spine fellowship (with a focus on spinal deformities) at the University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Verma has been recognized many times for his expertise. He was selected by The Leading Physicians as a Top Orthopedic Surgeon of the Spine. He also received the Top Doctor Award in Los Alamitos and numerous other professional recognitions for his excellence. Dr. Verma is an experienced college educator with experience at the University of Washington in Seattle, Long Beach Memorial in Long Beach, California, and the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He specializes in treating spinal anomalies, including spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, and flatback syndrome. Dr. Verma is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).He has contributed to nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Verma spends as much time as patients need to ensure they feel heard with all of their questions addressed. He fully explains their diagnoses, thoroughly reviews all imaging results, and discusses detailed treatment options — always giving patients a voice in their treatments. He uses the latest technological advances and procedures to ensure long-lasting outcomes."

Dr. Verma interviews Dr. Claire Delcambre, PT, DPT, founder of Hey Babe Physical Therapy located in Hermosa Beach, CA. Dr. Delcambre specializes in treating sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, concussion management, and pelvic floor dysfunction and sexual health.

Dr. Verma interviews his colleague and friend Dr. Loukas Koyonos, MD. Dr. Koyonos specializes in all types of shoulder surgery including arthroscopic, open, fractures, and replacements (anatomic, reverse, revision). He also performs knee surgery (ligaments, tendons, cartilage), and repairs acute traumatic injuries of the upper and lower extremities (fractures, tendon tears). In his free time, Dr. Koyonos makes electronic music and DJs under his persona, LuKo. 

Dr. Verma speaks with Jim Sheldon, founder of The Sheldon Group, a team that specializes in boots on the ground marketing for physicians around the country. 

Dr. Verma interviews Calvin Huang, PA-C, who is a Physician Assistant at Advanced Spine Care. Calvin shares why he decided to become a PA and discusses the transition from PA school to being a full time PA at Advanced Spine Care. 

Dr. Verma introduces his practice, Advanced Spine Care, to his listeners and reflects on his journey as a surgeon and why he started his own practice in sunny Southern California.