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Dr. YuanBoard Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Philip Yuan, M.D.
  • Treatment plans tailor made to fit the individual
  • Conservative treatment options

Dr. Philip Yuan is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and fellowship trained spinal surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of all spinal disorders including issues with the neck and back.

  • Memorial care Long Beach Medical Center
  • Los Alamitos Medical Center
  • MOSG
  • Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Surgery

Many complain of low back and buttock pain. While there are several reasons this could occur, sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction is one cause, and it often requires some level of medical intervention.

Understanding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain and the iFuse Implant System

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Dr. Yuan - Long Beach Spine Surgeon

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What is Cervical Disc Arthroplasty?

Making Spine Surgery Safer [Update 2020]
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The Spine Center at Memorial Care for Long Beach Spine Surgery continues to be a leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation

7 Steps To Be A Good Medical Patient
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Everyone knows the importance of having a good doctor. If you want to optimize your medical experience, however, it’s important to also be a good patient.

Publications & Presentations
  • Publications1
    Peer Reviewed

    Yuan PS, Albert TJ “Managing degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis” The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine 2009 June: 222-231.

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    Non-Peer Reviewed

    Crossfuse™ Surgical Technique – contributing designer to PEEK interbody cage, Pioneer Surgical Technology, 2008.

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    Book Chapters

    Yuan PS, “Crosstrees Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation” Chapter 42. The Comprehensive Treatment

  • Advanced Techniques In Lumbar Fusion Surgery

    Up to 90% of patients experience pain relief with Long Beach Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Pain is significantly reduced after this procedure.

    A Long Beach lumbar spinal fusion is a type of back surgery that can be done as an open, minimally invasive or mini-open procedure.

    Lumbar Fusion Surgery
  • ExcelsiusGPS ™Robotic Navigation Spine

    ExcelsiusGPS™ is the next revolution in robotic spine surgery from Globus Medical, a developer of spinal and orthopedic implants and surgical instruments for patients with spine disorders. ExcelsiusGPS™ is designed to improve accuracy and optimize patient care by using robotics and navigation, much like a GPS in your car.

    ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation Spine
Stories From Real Patients And Their Family
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    Dr. Yuan is a caring & amazing Doctor, he relieved me from 8 months of excruciating pain!

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    Superior doctor. Confident in his work. Makes you feel comfortable with decisions made. Friendly. Answers all questions

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    Dr. Yuan did surgery on Lumbar 5 slipped vertebrae. The surgery went great, I healed quickly and I would do surgery again with Dr. Yuan. Which I am as...

Patient Educational Resources

Learn more about the various conditions affecting your spine and its treatment options.