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Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, scoliosis

1120 W. La Veta Avenue Suite 300
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 409-3852

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence Medical Foundation, SPINE AND SPORTS SPECIALITIES MEDICAL GROUP and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.

Office Locations

Address:

1120 W. La Veta Avenue Suite 300
Orange, CA 92868

Some issues Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
doctor visit	275
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
decompression surgery	6
doctor visit	277
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	6
spinal procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	246
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	437
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	127

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	9
CT scan	13
doctor visit	639
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
spinal procedures	289
X-rays	162

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
aspiration	19
bone surgery	15
CT scan	11
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	660
implant removal	24
injections	19
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	24
pelvic surgery	24
spinal procedures	413
X-rays	151

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
aspiration	14
bone surgery	18
CT scan	12
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	715
implant removal	29
injections	14
joint surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	103
neck surgery	10
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	17
pelvic surgery	17
spinal procedures	532
X-rays	183

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
aspiration	15
bone surgery	20
CT scan	11
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	705
implant removal	26
injections	15
joint surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	89
musculoskeletal imaging	222
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	18
pelvic surgery	18
spinal procedures	470
X-rays	600

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	119
bone surgery	10
CT scan	15
decompression surgery	117
doctor visit	1840
implant removal	38
joint surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	276
musculoskeletal imaging	677
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	117
open surgery	33
pelvic surgery	33
spinal procedures	1149
X-rays	1732

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
aspiration	16
bone surgery	15
CT scan	12
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	646
implant removal	29
injections	16
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	105
musculoskeletal imaging	449
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	44
open surgery	23
pelvic surgery	23
spinal procedures	355
X-rays	428

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	134
Male	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Providence Medical Foundation

SPINE AND SPORTS SPECIALITIES MEDICAL GROUP

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Insurance Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

United Healthcare HMO

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Insurance Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Spineart SA	$1,901,137 Romeo $583,723	ROMEO 2 - CROSSLINK $286,220	PERLA C $277,621	JULIET LL - LATERAL CAGE PEEK $257,292	Juliet LL $224,912	Other $271,369
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$755,606 IdentiTi $456,686	INVICTUS OPEN $229,146	LIF $52,571	MULTIPLE PRODUCTS $5,038	Invictus MIS $3,856	Other $8,309
Spineart USA Inc	$288,062 Perla TL $16,928	PERLA C $1,225	Scarlet AL-T $780	ROMEO MIS $62	OTELO LL $35	Other $269,032
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$37,927 $37,927
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.	$24,300 $24,300
Other	$10,840 OneLIF $1,889	InterFuse $1,767	XLIF $618	Tymlos $470	Modulus $357	Other $5,738

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$2,637,467
Consulting Fee	$292,605
Travel and Lodging	$63,371
Food and Beverage	$22,212
Honoraria	$2,000
Other	$216

Research Payments

Dr. S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,000.

Biography

Dr. S. Bederman sees patients in Orange, CA. His medical specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In addition to English, Dr. Bederman speaks Spanish. He has a special interest in scoliosis, spine surgery procedures, and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Orange County and Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Bederman graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Bederman accepts. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Orange, CA.