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Why Canadian Patients Come to the US for Private Spine Surgery

Nov 7, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 6 minutes

Accessing timely, high-quality healthcare is a growing challenge for many Canadians, especially when it comes to spine-related conditions. Lengthy orthopedic surgeon wait times and limited access to specialized care leave many patients searching for alternative solutions. Unfortunately, even options for private spine surgery in Canada are somewhat limited. This is why an increasing number of Canadians are traveling to...

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What Is the Best Hospital for Spine Surgery in the US in 2026?

Nov 6, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 6 minutes

Every year, Newsweek and the US News & World Report curate a list of the best hospitals in the country. They not only provide overall rankings, but also individual rankings for specific specialties. However, with over 4,500 hospitals considered in these lists, finding the right one may be overwhelming. So, what is the best hospital for spine surgery...

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Who Are the Best Spine Surgeons in the United States?

Nov 6, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 8 minutes

If you’re struggling with back and neck pain – or any other symptoms resulting from spinal health issues – it’s understandable that you want to find the best spine surgeon possible. We all prefer to find a doctor by getting a personal referral from someone we trust. But not everyone knows someone who can make such a referral....

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Dr. Ehsan Saadat Earns Cedars-Sinai Sustained Excellence Patient Experience Award for FY27 Q1

Nov 4, 2026 | By Juris SEO | Read Time: 2 minutes

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has once again recognized Dr. Ehsan Saadat for patient experience. Dr. Saadat received the FY27 Q1 Sustained Excellence Patient Experience Award from the Cedars-Sinai Office of Patient Experience. The award recognizes Dr. Saadat for ranking among the top 10% of all eligible Cedars-Sinai Medical Center clinic providers over the past three quarters. It follows his FY26...

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What Kind of Doctor Treats Spinal Stenosis?

Oct 24, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 6 minutes

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. It is treated by a team of doctors: physiatrists, neurologists, or pain management specialists for non-surgical care, and orthopedic spine surgeons or neurosurgeons for surgery. The Right Treatment for Spinal Stenosis Begins with the Diagnosis Spinal stenosis is treated by a...

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How Long Is the Recovery From Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)?

Oct 23, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 6 minutes

Recovery from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) usually follows this pattern: 1 to 2 weeks of rest, a return to light desk work and driving in about 3 to 6 weeks, bone fusion over 3 to 6 months, and nerve healing that can continue for up to 12 months. Your timeline depends on your overall health, the complexity...

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How Long Is Recovery From Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)?

Oct 23, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 5 minutes

Recovery from cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) typically takes 2 to 6 months. Most patients go home the same day or the morning after surgery, many return to desk work within about a week, driving is usually cleared in weeks 2 to 4, and most feel significantly better between weeks 4 and 8. Each patient heals at their own...

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What Is Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery?

Oct 23, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 6 minutes

The human spine is made up of 33 “motion segments” divided into the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral areas. Motion-preserving surgery aims to keep these segments flexible. If you have been told you need spinal fusion, motion-preserving surgery may be an option. It treats the source of neck or back pain and keeps the treated segment flexible instead of...

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Who Is a Candidate for Disc Replacement Surgery?

Oct 20, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 5 minutes

Disc replacement may help relieve pain from a damaged disc while preserving movement in your spine. That possibility can be encouraging when other treatments have not helped, but how do you know whether you qualify? Determining who is a candidate for artificial disc replacement requires looking at both the damaged disc and the surrounding spine. Your bone strength, joint...

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How to Choose the Right Spine Surgeon for Your Procedure

Oct 20, 2026 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 5 minutes

You may feel ready for spine surgery and still hesitate over who should perform it. A referral gives you a name, but it may not tell you how often that doctor performs your operation or what their patients experience afterward. At Saadat Spine, Dr. Ehsan Saadat is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon whose practice includes disc replacement, minimally invasive...

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