Dr. Babak Barcohana, MD

Babak Barcohana, M.D. specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of Spinal Disorders involving the Neck and Back, utilizing Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Techniques.
Dr. Barcohana grew up in Los Angeles, California. He attended UCLA and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, with college honors earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience.
After graduating from UCLA, Dr. Barcohana earned his Medical Degree from the University of California at San Francisco. While attending UCSF, he became interested in Orthopedic Surgery through his involvement in research in the field. After graduating from UCSF Medical School, he completed his internship in General Surgery at UCLA.
Following his training in general surgery, Dr. Barcohana attended Stanford University where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. While at Stanford, he developed a passion for spinal surgery and the management of spinal related disorders. As a resident, he continued to be …involved in research and volunteer activities. During this time, he traveled to Nicaragua to provide surgical care to pediatric and adult patients with orthopedic disorders without access to medical care.
Dr. Barcohana is Fellowship trained in Spinal Surgery completing his specialty training at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. In addition to gaining expertise in innovative surgical techniques, he specialized in complex spinal surgery involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Subsequently, Dr. Barcohana joined the staff at SCOI. He has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques, which allow for shorter recovery times, reduced postoperative pain, less muscle injury, and a more rapid return to normal activities of daily living.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Barcohana remains actively involved in education and research in the field of orthopedics and spinal surgery. In the course of his career, he has published multiple scientific papers and has lectured extensively in the field. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the North American Spine Society.
In his free time, Dr Barcohana enjoys playing soccer and golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Bob Barcohana is available to see patients in the Van Nuys and Valencia offices.

• Adventist Health Simi Valley

The Center For Orthopedic Surgery

6815 Noble Ave Ste 400

Van Nuys

CA

91405

USA

+18189016690

• Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery

• Spinal Fusion
• Spinal Cord Surgery
• Spinal Fusion

• Accepts Medicare
• Accepts Medicaid
• LACare
• Health Net CA HMO SmartCare
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
• Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
• PHCS PPO
• Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
• UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
• Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
• CIGNA HMO
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• UHC West SignatureValue HMO
• UHC Navigate HMO
• Multiplan PPO
• Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
• Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
• Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
• Blue Shield CA PPO
• Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
• Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
• UHC Navigate POS
• Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
• Aetna Savings Plus of CA
• Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
• UHC West SignatureValue Alliance
• BCBS Blue Card PPO
• Blue Cross CA Select PPO
• UHC Options PPO
• PHCS PPO Kaiser
• CIGNA Southern CA Value
• BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
• Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
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• UHC SignatureValue Flex1
• UHC Choice Plus POS
• Health Net CA PPO
• CIGNA PPO
• Aetna Choice POS II
• CIGNA Open Access Plus
• Humana Choice POS
• Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
• Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
• Health Net EPO - PureCare One Small Business
• Health Net SmartCare Large Group
• Health Net SmartCare Small Group
• Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
• First Health PPO
• Humana National POS
• Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
• Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
• Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
• Blue Cross CA Vivity
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• Aexcel PPO
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• Health Net EnhancedCare PPO Small Group
• MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
• UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
• UHC Nexus Open Access
• UHC SignatureValue Alliance
• UHC SV Flex Tier 3
• Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
• Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
• Aetna Open Choice PPO
• Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
• Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
• Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
• Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
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• Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
• LA Care
• Medica Choice With UHC
• Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
• UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
• UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
• BCBS Pathway EPO
• Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
• Aetna HMO
• Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
• Blue Cross CA Pathway EPO

• Spinal Stenosis
• Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
• Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis