Dealing with orthopedic spinal issues and disorders can be a tough ordeal no matter who you are, and finding a specialist that can alleviate your pain and discomfort while curbing future problems is almost as difficult. For anyone requiring spinal surgery in Marina Del Rey, however, the search does not have to be impossible. Dr. Hooman M. Melamed, Director of Scoliosis at Marina Del Rey Hospital, is a highly regarded and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who can handle most of your spinal treatment options. Dr. Hooman M. Melamed graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.S. in neuroscience.