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Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD

Physiatrist at The USC Spine Center at Keck Medicine of USC

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Meet Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD

Dr. Christopher Ornelas is a board certified, fellowship-trained physiatrist with The USC Spine Center at Keck Medicine of USC, specializing in the non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders.

Dr. Ornelas At a Glance:

Fellowship-trained in Interventional Spine Medicine
Trained residents and fellows at both UCLA, Cedars Sinai Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles, CA before joining Keck
Treats spinal disorders with injections, blocks, physical therapy and medications

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How Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD Can Help You

Specialties

Physiatrist

Languages Spoken

English

Education

Medical School, University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine - Dept of Medicine, University of New Mexico Hosp
Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dept of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Spine Medicine Fellowship, UCLA

Conditions

Cervical Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Lower Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Disorders
Neck Pain
Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
Spinal Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Thoracic Spine Disorders
Trauma
Upper Back Pain

Treatment

Diagnostic Testing
Discography
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injections/Blocks
Injections/Blocks
Interventional Pain Management
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Radiofrequency Procedures
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections/Blocks
Spinal Cord Stimulation

Accolades for Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD

Professional Distinctions

Fellowship, Interventional Spine Medicine, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery - University of California, Los Angeles
Chief of Spine Medicine, The Spine Center
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, USC
Reviewer for AO Global Spine Journal
International Lecturer for North American Spine Society

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
California Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards

Outstanding Clinic Consultant, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 2013-2014
Top Doctor, Pasadena Magazine, 2016
Super Doctor, Los Angeles Magazine, 2016