Spine MD Beverly Hills is the practice of Dr. Todd H. Lanman, MD — one of the world's foremost spinal neurosurgeons and a 30-year pioneer in artificial disc replacement and motion-preserving surgery. Dr. Lanman's foundational belief is simple: movement is life. Without a healthy spine, true longevity is impossible — and his mission goes beyond relieving pain. His proprietary 4D Health™ methodology integrates spinal care with aging management, hormone optimization, nutrition, and exercise physiology, ensuring patients not only recover from spinal disease but continue living active, vital lives as they age. His Beverly Hills clinic draws A-list performers, executives, and international patients who travel from around the globe to be greater than better — not just healed, but truly thriving.

About the Physician

Dr. Lanman earned his MD from Northwestern University in 1983 with top honors and completed his neurological surgery residency at UCLA under Drs. W. Eugene Stern and Donald Becker. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS), with staff appointments at Cedars-Sinai Spine and UCLA Medical Center — where he has served as Associate Clinical Professor for more than 20 years. As principal investigator on multiple FDA clinical trials — including the Prestige LP cervical disc and the newly FDA-approved Synergy Disc® — Dr. Lanman has directly shaped the evolution of motion preservation surgery. He has published over 10 peer-reviewed articles and carries four artificial disc replacement devices in his own spine, giving him firsthand insight into the patient experience. Named a Top Doctor in Los Angeles by The Hollywood Reporter and Top Doctor in America, his Aging Management program assesses hormone levels (testosterone, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, gonadal function), cardiovascular lipids, and bone health markers to optimize vitality alongside spinal recovery.

Services Offered

• Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical & Lumbar) — motion-preserving surgery using FDA-approved devices including the Prestige LP, Synergy Disc®, and ProDisc®; Dr. Lanman has performed multi-level ADR at up to five cervical levels and served as principal investigator on multiple device trials.
• Motion Preservation Surgery — the cornerstone of Dr. Lanman's practice, prioritizing restoration of natural spinal movement over fusion to enable active lifestyles well into advanced age.
• Spinal Fusion & Hybrid Surgery — fusion where anatomy requires it, and hybrid approaches combining ADR with fusion at adjacent levels — Dr. Lanman's own spine features both fusion segments and artificial disc devices.
• Disc Herniation & Cervical Myelopathy Surgery — surgical decompression for nerve root and spinal cord compression, with ADR preferred where anatomy supports motion preservation over fusion.
• Revision Spine Surgery — complex removal and replacement of failed prior implants, including reversal of fusion at levels where facet joints remain healthy enough to support motion restoration.
• 4D Health™ Aging Management — Dr. Lanman's proprietary program addressing age, lifestyle, nutrition, hormone status, exercise, and spinal health as a unified system — with full laboratory assessment to optimize vitality and reduce osteoporotic fracture risk.
• Hormone Optimization — clinically backed hormone management for men and women targeting testosterone, estrogen, and key endocrine markers shown to improve bone density, muscle mass, and energy while reducing chronic disease risk.
• FDA Clinical Trial Participation — currently enrolling eligible patients in the CLARITY Trial (NOCISCAN® MR Spectroscopy for disc-related low back pain diagnosis) and other active spinal device studies.

What to Expect

Every consultation begins with a detailed review of imaging, symptom history, and lifestyle factors — with Dr. Lanman personally evaluating each case before it is scheduled. The 4D Health™ assessment is integrated into all new patient evaluations, addressing the whole person beyond the spine. International patients are welcome. Location: 450 N. Roxbury Dr., 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Call (310) 385-7766 or visit spine.md to request a consultation.