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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
Directions to our primary location in
Los Angeles, CA
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
Office Information for Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD
USC Healthcare Center 4
1450 San Pablo St.
Suite 5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Driving Directions
Primary Location

USC Healthcare Center 4
1450 San Pablo St.
Suite 5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Hours
Monday: 8:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 8:00 - 5:00
Friday: 8:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 8:00 - 5:00
Friday: 8:00 - 5:00
Visit the USC Spine Center at Keck Medicine of USC's Website
Additional Locations
- Keck Medicine of USC – Beverly Hills 9033 Wilshire Blvd Suite 400 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Driving Directions
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