Best Orthopedic Surgeons and Bone Surgeons in Carlsbad, CA

Dr. Daniel Barba grew up in Detroit area of Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI in 2007. After completing his internship and residency at the University of Buffalo, NY in 2012 Dr. Barba moved to La Jolla, CA to complete his fellowship at the Scripps Clinic/San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in 2013. Dr. Barba joined Arch Health Partners in 2013, bringing his philosophy of treating patients as individuals will always foster good outcomes. Dr. Barba became a doctor to have the opportunity to serve his community and found the practice intellectually and emotionally gratifying. He specializes in Spine Surgery and is proficient in medical Spanish. In his free time Dr. Barba enjoys running, soccer, martial arts, traveling and cooking.

Dr. Blake Berman is a board certified and fellowship trained Neurosurgeon. Prior to joining SCINS he served as the Section Chief of Neurosurgery, Director of the ICON Division of Spinal Surgery, and Co-Director of the Neurosurgery residency program at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Berman is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He completed his Neurosurgical residency and combined subspecialty fellowship training in Complex Spine and Neuro-trauma at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, CA. and is board certified in Neurosurgery by the American Osteopathic College of Surgeons. Dr. Berman is a highly productive, efficient, and talented neurosurgeon with proven expertise in both private practice and academic Neurosurgery with recognized excellence in achieving the highest cultural, ethical, and professional standards. Dr. Berman has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles in national journals, several book chapters, and abstract presentations at national conferences and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Western University of Health Sciences and California University of Science and Medicine. Dr. Berman has a proven track record of neurosurgical best practices and a practicing style exemplified by three core principles: World class skill-set focused on achieving surgical mastery, exceptional patient interaction and surgical outcomes, and an academic mission driven by endeavoring for excellence. Dr. Berman specializes in both cranial and spinal surgery including adult reconstructive spinal surgery, adult spinal deformity surgery, brain and spinal cord tumor surgery, and general neurosurgery.

Dr. Brummel has enjoyed caring for athletes of all types and at all levels from high school and college to the professional level. He has also enjoyed caring for the everyday athlete making it through life. Even though Dr. Brummel is a surgeon, he believes strongly, that whenever possible, nonsurgical treatment should be discussed with patients as an option. His focus is to provide excellent medical care with a friendly and compassionate approach.