Dr. Lomedico provides minimally invasive and complex spine care in Santa Barbara, CA.
“In the intricate architecture of the human body, the spine stands as a testament to nature’s design, balancing strength and flexibility.”
Conditions Treated
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Myelopathy and Stenosis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Radiculopathy
- Sagittal Imbalance and Deformity
- Revision Spine
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Trauma
- General Orthopedic Fracture Care
Treatments
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
- Cervical laminoplasty
- Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF)
- Lumbar laminectomy
- Lumbar microdiscectomy
- Lumbar spinal decompression and fusion
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) – decompression, stabilization, fusion
- Cervical disk replacement
- Robotic and navigated spine surgery
- Thoracic decompression and fusion (Anterior/Posterior/Lateral)
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
- Revision Surgery
“I view spine health as the cornerstone of a full, active life. My philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach – understanding that each spine is as unique as the individual it supports.”
Dr. Lomedico
Why choose Dr. Lomedico?
Experience
Dr. Lomedico has extensive experience in the operative and non-operative management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology. She treats patients of all ages with traumatic, degenerative, deforming, oncologic, and congenital conditions in the spine.
Excellence
Dr. Lomedico has trained at the top medical institutions in the country (US News and World report #1, #5, and #10) and has over 100+ contributions to the scientific community including publications, presentations, and teachings. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Advanced Techniques
She addresses spinal conditions using cutting-edge technology and medical methodologies, encompassing image-guided spine surgery with specialized instruments and cameras. Dr. Lomedico’s goal is to provide less pain, shorter hospital stays and shorter patient recovery times while giving comprehensive spine care.
Professionalism and Integrity
Dr. Lomedico upholds the highest standards of medical ethics. This includes being honest about the potential risks and benefits of surgery, providing a realistic outlook on recovery, and avoiding unnecessary procedures. Her primary concern is the well-being of the patient. In every endeavor, from collaboration to decision-making, she champions transparency, honesty, and sincerity.
Dr. Rivka C. Lomedico 