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Chronic Back Pain
Not every spinal condition requires surgery, in fact there are many non-invasive options to repair and treat the majority of reasons chronic back pain comes about.
Dr. Leonel Hunt is a a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, and Dr. Gabriel Hunt is a board-certified neurosurgeon. They work together in tandem, combining these vast fields of expertise to provide their patients with unparalleled service and skill. What is important to them is giving their patients the proper spinal treatment for their specific condition, be it a physical therapy routine or other non-invasive spinal treatment or as a last resort, surgery.
Get a proper diagnosis for your chronic back condition from the one of the best spine surgeons Los Angeles has to offer, without feeling pressured into spine surgery.
Treatments
Complex Spine Disorders
At Hunt Spine, our surgeons’ collaborative expertise in both orthopedic spine surgery and neurosurgery gives them an edge in the treatment of complex disorders.
Through minimally invasive procedures and their own advancements in the field of spine care, patients routinely receive excellent results in both function and pain relief. Learn about different spine disorders such as Spinal Cord Tumors, Spinal Infections, Spinal Deformities, Spinal Instability and others.
Find out for yourself about the risk factors are involved with treatment as well as the causes of these complicated disease. See why some specialty procedures are required to treat some of these unique conditions. Explore your options with Hunt Spine, and start your journey towards being pain free.
Spine Disorders
Scoliosis Surgery
3 out of 100 people have, or will develop a form of scoliosis. The degree to which you have this condition determines whether surgery is the best option. It is the same with Kyphosis (a forward rounding of the spine); several cases may require physical therapy.
Dr. Leonel Hunt and Dr. Gabriel Hunt have a combined 30 plus years in medicine. Feel confident in their ability to determine the severity of your scoliosis, and discuss your options to discover if surgery is right for you. It is important for you to be fully informed of what scoliosis and kyphosis are, how they affect your body, and what you can do right now to contribute to a healthier spine.
Find out all you need to know about scoliosis and Kyphosis and see if Hunt Spine is right for you.
Scoliosis

About the Doctors
Dr. Leonel Hunt is a board-certified Orthopaedic spine surgeon and is an attending surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Gabriel Hunt, one of the premiere board-certified neurosurgeons in Los Angeles, is attending the Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery and the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center.
Together, these brothers have formed a professional partnership offering a uniquely qualified skill set that addresses all aspects of spinal disease and injury. They specialize in the treatment of pediatric and adult scoliosis, complex spinal disorders, spinal cord trauma and minimally invasive surgery. What’s more, their care and compassion for each patient lends itself to a comprehensive solution for treatment—which is not always spine surgery. At our practice, our spine specialists emphasize accurate and complete diagnosis, exploring all options to provide some of the best treatment solutions for back pain and spinal disorders.
Meet Dr. Leonel Hunt Meet Dr. Gabriel HuntGet a Second Opinion
Because our team is composed of a spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon, the doctors at Hunt Spine provide a collaborative approach in diagnosing tough cases, including spinal infections and other hard-to-diagnose conditions. Their expertise in two separate yet related specialties has proven invaluable in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Because of this, our doctors are often sought for their opinions on cases involving complex spinal disorders and trauma, as well as more common cases of chronic back pain and degenerative scoliosis.
Schedule ConsultationOur Philosophy
At Hunt Spine, the doctors know it is essential to have a proper, comprehensive diagnosis before recommending any treatment, especially surgery. With their collaborative expertise in orthopedic spine surgery and neurosurgery, they can pinpoint difficult diagnoses, which may be overlooked by other surgeons. For this reason, they can be confident in recommending treatment and don’t hesitate to try conservative or alternative treatments that have proven effective. Their recommendations encompass all applicable treatments, including physical therapy, treatments from other specialists, and spine surgery.
Our Philosophy
The Hunt Foundation
The Hunt Foundation is dedicated to providing modern medicine beyond our borders. The Hunt surgeons have performed life-changing neurological and spine surgeries for patients in both Ethiopia and Gabon. As a result of this revitalizing and rewarding experience, they are in the process of raising funds for, planning and building the Hunt Community Hospital, Neuroscience Center and Children’s Village in Ethiopia. These centers will partner with local medical centers to provide surrounding residents with local and sustainable medical care. Additionally, they will include educational facilities, providing general and medical education to the immediate community and outward to as many Ethiopian people as possible.
Our FoundationYael's Story
“This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long”. Thanks all!
Thanks to God, The Hunt Foundation & Tom, our daughter’s illness “Idiopathic Scoliosis” did not rob our happiness...
Yael's StorySchedule Your Consultation Today
At Hunt Spine, you are what matters most. It is our duty to improve your quality of life by treating back and spine conditions, this is a duty we do not take lightly and it shows in our unique one-on-one consultation. In this consultation, we take as much time as needed to insure we plan out a specialized treatment that will yield optimal results. Another important factor is you, the patient are fully educated on your condition and its treatment options. You will leave the consultation with a firm understanding and a treatment goal in mind. Dr. Leonel Hunt and Dr. Gabriel Hunt are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Contact us today to learn more, and schedule a consultation with some of the best spine specialists Los Angeles has to offer.
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