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Dr. David Skaggs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Skaggs, MD

Dr. David Skaggs, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital, Cedars - Sinai Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Skaggs an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Skaggs works at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Skaggs' Office Locations

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    Cedars-Sinai Spine Center
    444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 423-3277

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital

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Birth Defects
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
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Osteopenia
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Spondylolisthesis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245333061
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Skaggs works at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles, CA. View the full address on Dr. Skaggs’s profile.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Skaggs. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Skaggs.

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