
Orthopaedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California (CA)
Leonel Hunt MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Suite 800
- Board Certified
- Fellowship Trained
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Scoliosis Research Society
- Degenerative Spine
- Spinal Deformity
- Trauma
- Tumor-Infection
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Hunt's primary areas of research interest involve orthopedic implants and innovative treatments of spine-related pain. He has presented his findings at numerous national conferences, including meetings of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, International Musculoskeletal Laser Society, Scoliosis Research Society and Western Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Hunt co-authored a chapter for the book Surgical Techniques in Spinal Instrumentation: BowTi Anterior Buttress Staple. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Surgery, National Medical Association, North American Spine Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
Dr. Hunt received his bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and a residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Hunt also completed specialty training in orthopedic surgery of the spine focusing on both adult and pediatric spinal disorders at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in La Jolla, California.
Things You Should Know Before Seeing a Orthopaedic Surgeon:
- What is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon?
Orthopaedic spine specialists are orthopaedists who further specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases and conditions. - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Education and Training
Orthopaedic spine surgeons are highly educated medical professionals who specialize in treating all types of spinal disorders and conditions. - What Disorders Do Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Treat?
Orthopaedic spine surgeons treat all disorders and conditions that affect the spine. - What Treatments Do Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Provide?
Orthopaedic spine surgeons are trained in the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal disorders. - Questions to Ask Your Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
This guideline will help you prepare for your visit with an orthopaedic spine surgeon. Plus questions to ask.


