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Dr. Brandon Hirsch, MD

Dr. Brandon Hirsch, MD

Spine Surgeon
6260 El Camino Real, Ste 201, Carlsbad, CA
5.00
“Dr. Brandon Hirsch was wonderful and professional. He is a great listener and took the time to understand my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Hirsch to anyone looking for excellent spine care.”
Timothy M.April 25, 2026
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“Dr. Brandon Hirsch was wonderful and professional. He is a great listener and took the time to understand my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Hirsch to anyone looking for excellent spine care.”
Timothy M.April 25, 2026

About Dr. Brandon Hirsch

Brandon P. Hirsch, MD is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. His clinical interests include the minimally invasive treatment of complex degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Hirsch's practice focuses on motion preserving surgical procedures. He is one of a few surgeons in California who has expertise in spinal endoscopy. He has extensive experience in cervical and lumbar total disc replacement. Dr. Hirsch completed two year-long fellowship programs in orthopedic spine surgery under world-renowned spine surgeons at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in Manhattan. While at NYU he was trained in complex spinal reconstruction, caring for patients with disabling spinal deformities, many of whom had a history of multiple prior surgeries. During his time at Rush, he was fortunate to train at the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute where he learned the latest minimally invasive techniques from pioneers in outpatient spine surgery. Prior to his fellowship training, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Health System. Dr. Hirsch earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, where graduated with the Farr Scholar Award for Excellence in Research. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Emory University, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Hirsch has published multiple peer-reviewed original articles on a variety of topics including spinal alignment, spondylolisthesis, and ambulatory spine surgery. He has authored three book chapters and remains active in orthopedic spine surgery research. He is a member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Dr. Hirsch is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Spinal fusion

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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute
  • Mission Hospital
  • Tri-City Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Yale School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Miami Health System, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
  • Rush University Medical Center, Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • 2015 – OREF Resident Research Project Grant
  • 2010 – James G. Hirsch, M.D. Endowed Medical Student Research Fellowship
  • 2006 – Highest Honors, Undergraduate Thesis, Emory University: “Co-cultures of Native Cardiac Myocytes with Embryonic Stem Cells Exhibit Increased Markers of Arrhythmic Risk.”

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1447559216

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Bedside manner
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Dr. Brandon Hirsch was wonderful and professional. He is a great listener and took the time to understand my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Hirsch to anyone looking for excellent spine care.
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Dr. Brandon Hirsch is affiliated with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, and Mission Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Brandon Hirsch's office located?

Dr. Brandon Hirsch has 6 office locations, including in Supai, Newport Beach, Smyrna, Broaddus, and Carlsbad, view full addresses on Dr. Hirsch's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Brandon Hirsch have?

Dr. Brandon Hirsch is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brandon Hirsch?

Dr. Brandon Hirsch frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Herniated Disk, Neck Pain, and Sciatica. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brandon Hirsch on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Brandon Hirsch speak?

Dr. Brandon Hirsch speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Brandon Hirsch in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Brandon Hirsch. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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