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127 S San Vicente BlvdSuite A6600Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Summary
- Dr. Justin K. Scheer is a neurosurgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in neurosurgical spine surgery with expertise in kyphosis, neurosurgical oncology, osteotomy, spine surgery, and biomechanics. He completed his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, followed by neurosurgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He undertook a fellowship at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital for complex spine surgery, and serves as faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Scheer has several publications in reputable journals such as the Journal of Neurosurgery and Spine Deformity, focusing on topics like spinal deformity surgery and sagittal alignment.
Education & Training
Columbia University, New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, 2023 - 2024
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2018 - 2023
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2016 - 2018
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2016, MD- University of California, BerkeleyBS, Bioengineering, 2009
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure Prophylaxis Improves Cost Efficacy, While Maintaining Optimal Alignment, in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.Peter G Passias, Oscar Krol, Tyler K Williamson, Claudia Bennett-Caso, Justin S Smith
Neurosurgery. 2025-04-03 - Neurocognitive Outcomes Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Prospective Study with 12-Month Follow-Up.Tej D Azad, John F Burke, Anmol Warman, Justin K Scheer, Michael M Safaee
The Spine Journal. 2025-03-26 - Long-Term Reoperation Rates After Single-Level Lumbar Discectomy: A Nationwide Cohort Study.Suhas K Etigunta, Andy M Liu, Adeesya Gausper, Vivien Chan, Justin Scheer
Spine. 2025-03-13
Press Mentions
Cedars-Sinai Experts Attend AANS Spine Summit 2025February 12th, 2025
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