Joel S. Beckett, MD, MHS | Source | Dual Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center
Joel S. Beckett, MD, MHS
Dr. Joel S. Beckett is a dual-fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders such as stenosis, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity and tumors. He also serves as UCLA's Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Radiation Oncology, Director of Spinal Oncology Program and Associate Spine Surgery Fellowship Director.
With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery, he takes pride in working with his patients to customize each treatment plan to achieve their goals. In addition to providing the highest level of care for his patients, Dr. Beckett is passionate about teaching and mentoring students and resident neurosurgeons.
He is also active in research and has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications focusing on technological advances such as ‘big data’, artificial intelligence and virtual reality to improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Beckett’s research interests are centered on the utilization of modern imaging data and machine learning to better quantitate changes in the aging spine.
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DISC Sports & Spine Center
Dual Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon
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Neurosurgery Provider - Joel Beckett
Joel Beckett, MD, MHS is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of adult spinal diseases. He treats patients with herniated discs, spinal tumors, stenosis, spondylolisthesis and more. “A lot of these things can flare up and cause really debilitating issues, but sometimes with directed care, we can give [a] tiered plan to help that person get out of pain,” says Dr. Beckett. “My goal is to give guidance.” Dr. Beckett works with patients to understand their goals and help them find treatments that accomplish those objectives. Get to know Dr. Beckett better by reading his provider profile: https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/joel-beckett Explore the neurosurgery services at UCLA Health: https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/neurosurgery
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