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John Fleming III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, El Segundo, CA, Torrance Memorial Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery • El Segundo, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Chief of Spinal Reconstruction— Rancho LA, Los Angeles County Medical Center Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon— Coastal Orthopaedics

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Summary

  • John F. Fleming, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques that minimize trauma, blood loss, and healing time. Although he is a surgical specialist, Dr. Fleming considers less invasive treatments for his patients before recommending surgery. He treats the whole patient by taking into account their needs and expectations, and he believes that medical care is a partnership between physician and patient.

    Dr. Fleming also serves as the Chief of Spinal Reconstruction at the Rancho Los Amigos, Los Angeles County Hospital. Here he treats a full range of surgical spinal issues from basic to complex, and trains the next generation of orthopedic surgical residents from Harbor-UCLA.

    Dr. Fleming is known for his caring attitude, surgical skill, and strong desire to help each of his patients get better through individualized treatment. He was born in Chicago and lives in the Los Angeles area.

Education & Training

  • Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2016 - 2017
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaBA with Honors, Philosophy, Magna cum laude, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • News 8/12/20
    News 8/12/20August 11th, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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