Dr. H. Leon Brooks, MD

Dr. H. Leon Brooks, MD

Spine Specialist

At a glance

Accepts 30 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Capetown
Works at Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Affiliated with Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Popular visit reasons

Herniated Disk
Orthopedic Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up
Herniated Disk
Orthopedic Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up

More about Dr. H. Leon Brooks, MD

Dr. Brooks was born in Capetown, South Africa, and received his undergraduate degree and medical degree at the University of Capetown. He completed his internship at Coronation Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, and his orthopedic surgery residency at Johannesburg General Hospital and the University of Witwatersrand. Dr. Brooks then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Subsequently, Dr. Brooks completed his pediatric orthopedic and spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada and an additional fellowship in spine surgery at Rancho Los Amigos/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Brooks is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; he is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Olympia Medical Center, LAC-USC Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Brooks is currently an assistant Clinical Professor in Orthopaedic surgery at USC School of Medicine. He specializes in Agreed Medical Examinations, Independent Medical Examinations, and Qualified Medical Examinations involving workers’ compensation cases. Dr. Brooks is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Orthopaedic Association, Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, Dr. Brooks is a member of the California Orthopaedic Association, Western Orthopaedic Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association, and the American Board of Disability Analysts.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Capetown
Johannesburg General Hospital (Residency)
University of Witwatersrand (Residency)
University of Southern California Medical Center, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Hospital for Sick Children, Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics

Practice

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

Affiliation

Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional memberships

International College of Surgeons
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
British Orthopaedic Association
Scoliosis Research Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
Western Orthopaedic Association
Los Angeles County Medical Association
American Board of Disability Analysts

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1295863009

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. H. Leon Brooks affiliated with?

Dr. H. Leon Brooks is affiliated with Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. H. Leon Brooks work with?

Dr. H. Leon Brooks works with Southern California Orthopedic Institute.

Which board certifications does Dr. H. Leon Brooks have?

Dr. H. Leon Brooks is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What languages does Dr. H. Leon Brooks speak?

Dr. H. Leon Brooks speaks English.

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