Richard Kahmann, MD

Spine

Richard Kahmann, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Spine Specialty
  • Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Spine Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Low Back Pain - Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Herniated Discs
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery METRx
  • Minimally Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
  • Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement

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Dr. Richard D. Kahmann is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is an expert in scoliosis and spine deformity surgery, utilizing advanced techniques including image-guided surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Testimonials

  • This doctor is the best Orthopedic doctor around. I did my homework searching for the best of the best and he by far is outstanding. I had back surgery about a year ago. I lived in pain for quite sometime and only because I didn't want to have surgery by doctors that would wind up hurting me more than helping me. I know several people who have had surgery on their backs by various doctors and they still suffer. I can't say that. My surgery went very well and I was up and walking the very next day. Ten days later, I was dancing and have never suffered a set back. I would recommend Dr. Richard Kahmann anytime and anyday to anyone who wants the best.

    Blanca S. Santa Maria, Calif
  • Dr.Kahmann continues to be the best of the best. He did a huge spinal fusion on me as a teenager and it saved my life. Recently, he did another smaller surgery and I believe it saved me from losing my ability to walk. I think he is an excellent surgeon and a fantastic man in general. I would recommend him to anybody. I live in Bakersfield and if it wasn't for this man and his skills, I would never travel all the way to Santa Barbara and back in one day. He is amazing.

    Heidi B. Bakersfield, Calif
  • I went to see Dr. Kahmann after I had a MRI of my neck. I was nervous going in, but the minute he came into the exam room he was just really easy to talk to, he didn't want to look at the MRI right away, he was more concerned about listening to me describe the issues I was experiencing, he did a extensive examination explaining everything in easy to understand terms, he formed his conclusion and shared it with me than he says let's see what the MRI says. He gave me three choices, do nothing, aggressive surgery or conservative surgery and what to expect in the long run from each choice. I felt he put me in charge of the choices and he just wanted to facilitate my choice. The surgery went well, I was introduced to the whole surgical team before surgery, after surgery it was like the red carpet treatment. It is obvious he treats the hospital staff really well they all had good things to say about Dr. Kahmann and they appreciate working with him, they treated me really well. Recovery was just as he predicted which is nice to know what to expect. Dr. Kahmann thank you for your help. Paul Goetz, Ojai

    Paul Goetz Ojai Calif
  • I needed emergency surgery on two herniated discs and Dr. Kahmann was my personal life saver. We had a consultation which was short and productive, where he assessed my back and my MRI and then he explained to me, in human terms, what was wrong with my back and what he could do for it. The next day I had surgery and it all went more than smoothly. I woke up completely pain free and I haven't had pain in my legs or even lower back since. On the pain scale I went from being a 10 to a 0 and I'm not exaggerating. The only pain I have is from the incision site which is healing quickly. THANK YOU DR. KAHMANN!

    Mia B. San Francisco

Education

  • Medical / Professional School:

    University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

  • Undergraduate:

  • Fellowship:

    University of Minnesota Program

    Orthopaedic surgery

  • Residency:

    University of California-Los Angeles

    Orthopaedic surgery

  • Internship:

    University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

    Orthopaedic surgery