Patrick Hill, MD

Orthopaedics - Spine

AME | QME | SIBTF

Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Fernando Valley

Dr. Patrick S. Hill is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. He currently serves as an Attending Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with DOCS Health, where he provides advanced surgical and non-surgical care for patients with complex spinal conditions.

Dr. Hill earned his Doctor of Medicine with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine before completing his orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Southern California (USC), one of the nation’s leading orthopedic training programs. He subsequently completed a prestigious Spine Surgery Fellowship at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, where he received advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery, motion-preserving technologies, spinal deformity correction, and complex reconstructive spine procedures.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Hill has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative spine conditions, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, spinal instability, traumatic injuries, and disorders requiring both traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Dr. Hill is an active member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the Seattle Science Foundation. He remains dedicated to advancing the field of spine surgery through ongoing research, education, and the adoption of innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes.

Education :

Medical School: University of Kentucky

Residency :

Orthopaedic Surgery: LAC + USC Medical Center

Fellowship :

Spine Surgery: Hospital for Special Surgery

Board Certification :

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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