Dr. Bakshian is an active member in the North American Spine Society, California Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in Spinal Surgeries that relieve pressure and restore stability to the spine, treating a wide array of pathologic conditions of the spine, including Spinal Tumors, Fractures, Deformity, Degenerative Issues and Complex Revisions of the spine. Dr. Bakshian utilizes the latest approaches in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Endoscopic Techniques as well as Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusions. He specializes in the surgical treatment of Disorders of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. He is continually pioneering and participating in clinical trials, with emphasis on surgical techniques that preserve spinal motion.
Procedures Dr. Sam Bakshian Performs at Marina del Rey Hospital
Insurance Accepted
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical Degree
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Internship(s)
LAC/USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency(ies)
LAC/USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship(s)
Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Spinal Surgery
Honors & Awards
Memberships & Affiliations
North America Spine Surgeons Association
California Orthopaedic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Publications & Media
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The effect of fibular malreduction on contact pressures in an ankle fracture malunion model.
Thordarson, D. B., Motamed, S., Hedman, T., Ebramzadeh, E., Bakshian, S.; J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1997 Dec 01.
