Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
About
Brandon A. Ortega, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon — Long Beach & Torrance, CA
Brandon A. Ortega, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who provides comprehensive and personalized spinal care to adults in Torrance and Long Beach, California. His dedication to helping each patient regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life has earned the respect of everyone in the community struggling with neck and back pain.
- Keck School of Medicine of USC
- Chief Resident, USC Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- UC Davis Spine Fellowship
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Philosophy
“I believe in treating every patient as I would a member of my own family, tailoring care to their individual needs and goals while helping them avoid surgery whenever possible.”
— Brandon A. Ortega, MD
Education & Training
A Foundation Built at the Highest Level
Medical Degree
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. Ortega earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Residency
USC Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Dr. Ortega remained at USC for his orthopedic surgery residency, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident.
Fellowship
UC Davis Spine Fellowship
Dr. Ortega completed specialized spine fellowship training at UC Davis, one of the nation’s leading programs for complex spine surgery, where he developed expertise in adult spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, and motion-preserving techniques.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive Spine Care, Tailored to Each Patient
Dr. Ortega provides comprehensive care for conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, motion preservation, and anterior column reconstruction. He integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as ultrasonics, navigation, and handheld robotics to enhance surgical precision, improve safety, and optimize patient outcomes.
Research & Scholarship
Shaping the Future of Spine Surgery
Dr. Ortega has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters and continues to teach and share his surgical techniques with the next generation of spine surgeons at national and international conferences.
Patient-Centered Care
A Whole-Person Approach
Dr. Ortega takes a comprehensive, individualized approach to care, combining activity modification, therapy, and pain management to support recovery and preserve function—reserving surgery as a last resort when nonoperative treatment is no longer effective.
Get Back to the Life You Love
Dr. Ortega welcomes new patients seeking thoughtful, individualized spine care—focused on restoring function, relieving pain, and helping you return to the activities that matter most.