Sanjay Khurana, MD.
Recovery and return to activity reviews.

I am extremely happy with the results of my surgery with Dr. Khurana. The improvements have gone beyond what I expected. I can go upstairs pain-free, sleep comfortably on my side, and walk with considerably less pain and much more confidence. Those everyday changes have made a real difference in how I feel and how I move through the day. His office staff is efficient and well coordinated, which made the whole process smoother. I also want to recognize his PA, Brianna Sugimoto, who responded promptly to my post-operative concerns and was a big help during recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Khurana and his team without hesitation.

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

I am extremely happy with the results of my surgery with Dr. Khurana. The improvements have gone beyond what I expected. I can go upstairs pain-free, sleep comfortably on my side, and walk with considerably less pain and much more confidence. Those everyday changes have made a real difference in how I feel and how I move through the day. His office staff is efficient and well coordinated, which made the whole process smoother. I also want to recognize his PA, Brianna Sugimoto, who responded promptly to my post-operative concerns and was a big help during recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Khurana and his team without hesitation.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I had severe spinal stenosis in L5 and L6 in 2020. Dr. Khurana performed a discectomy. My surgery was a great success, and I no longer had any pain! I even walked up a large stairway in my home on the day I returned home from surgery!! My spinal stenosis has worsened to the point I cannot stand or walk in L3 and L4, and he will be doing another procedure for me soon. I consider Dr. Khurana a miracle surgeon!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana was very thorough, and explained all my options to correct my scoliosis, compressed discs, etc. After years of fighting back issues, I look forward to having this corretcive surgery and returning to an active life!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr Sanjay Khurana is an amazing spine surgeon. He did my lower lumbar spinal fusion surgery 7 weeks ago and I am very happy with the results. It has been a true pleasure having Dr Khurana as my surgeon. He is so talented, kind, smart, and professional. A real class act! UPDATE: Just recently on August 14 of 2025, it was one year since my back surgery with Dr. Khurana. I feel amazing! I’ve been going on 7 mile hikes with steep inclines in the mountains for the last three months. With no discomfort or pain whatsoever. I’m training and working out like I always did. Every day I’m grateful for how successful this surgery has been for me. And that’s why I came on here to add to my review. I followed all my preop and postop protocol precisely. I do eat super healthy and I know that helped my body heal well. I also started walking regularly as soon as I could following my surgery. I’m forever grateful to Dr. Khurana. He literally changed my life! I’m so happy! 🙏🏼

Sanjay Khurana, MD

It was a long surgery on fusing L4/L5 and several other corrections. The result was so successful that I was walking the next day. After four months now, I am walking much more than before without any pain. Physical therapy and support team instructions were very helpful. I recommend Dr. Khurana to everyone having lower back pain.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Choosing a Spine surgeon is very important. Especially to select. the right one for you condition. Dr Khurana is certainly one of the most experienced and well trained spine/neurosurgeons. . Having been operated on by Dr Khurana 7 years ago, all my follow up visits have been easily made and each time received his personal attention. He carefully explains what the MRI or Xray or EMG test showed. Dr Khurana is not an alarmist and I appreciate that. As we all age, follow up is very important. I had to have another operation to relieve the terrible pain which restricted my walking. Now V it’s 5 weeks and I have no pain. Dr Khurana give me time when we are in the office and explains everything I am concerned about with the spine and related recovery. Dr Khurana is as good as any spine surgeon could be

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr Khurana clearly articulates your issues, the solution and has great follow up. My disk surgery went superbly and resulted in 100% relief from pain and interference with walking

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Amazing surgeon, this is the man to trust your spinal health to. Staff is wonderful as well, Marineh was always so helpful. Had cervical disc replacement, 2 levels, and I'm about 16 months out now and doing great. Easy recovery especially compared to other procedures I've had. Dr. Khurana has more of a conservative approach which I appreciate, but he also has the knowledge to know when something will do better with surgery. His bedside manner is wonderful which isn't always the case with surgeons, and he takes his time to explain things thoroughly. Thanks Dr. K and team!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana is an answer to prayer. His medical knowledge and skill as a surgeon is phenomenal. My recovery from a recent back fusion has been beyond my expectations. Thank you!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I’m feeling very fortunate to have Dr. Khurana as my surgeon. Also, the staff at Dr Khurana’s office is always very friendly. Dr Khurana’s PA, Briana Sugimoto, has been especially attentive to my case, including my two surgeries. I am sure that I received the best care and support for both of my surgeries and recovery. I am grateful for having Dr Khurana’s expertise!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr Sanjay Khurana is the number one spine surgeon on the West Coast and top five in the country. If not the best he’s done two neck and two back surgeries on me and my experience at his facilities at the Commons was nothing short of a miracle. I was referred there by my friend Dr Gary Brazina i’ve had 100% recovery and have a new body to continue doing my extreme sports photos. Attached the efficiency of his office staff is incredible. I was terrified to have the surgeries done and now I would recommend him to anyone because he will fix your problems and take your pain away. incredible experience all the way around. With 100% success, my body feels like it’s 30 not 66 and I intend on continuing my extreme sports life. Thank you, Dr. Khurana and your office staff. After my first surgery, I was at a Laker game overall the results have been nothing short of a miracle. The facilities at the Commons are nicer than most five star hotels and his surgical team was incredible. The follow up is even better. If you’ve been waiting because you’re afraid of having your spine worked on, don’t wait any longer. This has been life-changing for me. The bulk of my injuries have been with me since my 20s from the athletics of the car. Accident didn’t help these injuries obtained through a life of incredible sports and I feel blessed to be able to continue although have retired from the pro water ski jumping, but we’ll still be doing the extreme snow skiing along with all my other sports paddle boarding ultimate frisbee pickle ball. The list goes on and on when I went into Dr Khurana’s Office I couldn’t walk unassisted.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I can't say enough about Dr. Khurana and his team. My surgery has given me a new lease on life. I traveled to see Dr. Khurana specifically for his expertise, and it was absolutely worth it. From the initial consultation to post-op care, the entire team made me feel supported, informed, and truly cared for. Dr. Khurana's attention to detail and dedication to my recovery exceeded all my expectations. Today, I’m able to do things I hadn’t imagined possible, pain-free. I am beyond grateful for the skill and compassion of everyone involved. They’ve changed my life!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana and his team did a fantastic job on my spine. Just after having an MRI, Dr. Khurana took the time and go through what was going on and how to treat my condition in a very clear and understandable way. This was the third doctor I went to as the other two made no scene. I was fortunate to only have a minor situation, but it caused me a great deal of pain in my left leg to the point where sometimes I could not walk. Dr. Khurana and his team took care of this in an out-patient process that gave me immediate relief. The micro-surgery process healed in three days without any discomfort. I was back to work the next week. I highly recommend Dr. Khurana, his team and they great facility they have created. DR

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Five stars is the maximum Yelp allows, but I would rate this amazing surgeon ten stars and more to anyone with spine challenges! Dr Sanjay Khurana is a wonderful human being, a brilliant physician and an excellent surgeon! About a year ago, without any warning, I had difficulty walking, I also had burning sensations in my arms and hands. I saw neurologists and sought opinions from four surgeons. Some recommended two and three disk cervical fusion, which I wanted to avoid. Dr. Khurana took the time to thoroughly explain my MRI and let me know that my spinal compression had to be addressed. As the solution, he recommended two artificial disk replacements. When I had more questions, he called me at 8pm one evening and patiently answered all my questions before surgery. How many surgeons do that? Now, four months later, I'm very happy to report that my surgery was flawless! I have two artificial disks and everything related to my surgery has healed perfectly. Additionally, Dr. Khurana's Medical Assistant Brianna and every member of his staff are very polite, efficient and a pleasure to work with. The Commons Clinic where I had the surgery, my Anesthesiologist and the nurses were also amazing. Thank you Dr. Khurana for removing my cervical spinal compression and all the risks that come from that. God Bless You!

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

Five stars is the maximum rating allowed, but I would rate this amazing surgeon ten stars and more to anyone with spine challenges! Dr Sanjay Khurana is a wonderful human being, a brilliant physician and an excellent surgeon! About a year ago, without any warning, I had difficulty walking, I also had burning sensations in my arms and hands. I saw neurologists and sought opinions from four surgeons. Some recommended two and three disk cervical fusion, which I wanted to avoid. Dr. Khurana took the time to thoroughly explain my MRI and let me know that my spinal compression had to be addressed. As the solution, he recommended two artificial disk replacements. When I had more questions, he called me at 8pm one evening and patiently answered all my questions before surgery. How many surgeons do that? Now, four months later, I'm very happy to report that my surgery was flawless! I have two artificial disks and everything related to my surgery has healed perfectly. Additionally, Dr. Khurana's Medical Assistant Brianna and every member of his staff are very polite, efficient and a pleasure to work with. The Commons Clinic where I had the surgery, my Anesthesiologist and the nurses were also amazing. Thank you Dr. Khurana for removing my cervical spinal compression and all the risks that come from that. God Bless You!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I give Dr. Khurana a million stars if I could. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I thought I hurt my left shoulder somehow and had excruciating nerve pain running down my left arm. It was so bad I wanted to chew it off myself. I went to several doctors that sent me for an MRI of the shoulder and was sent for physical therapy. One finally sent me for an MRI of my neck which showed a degenerative disk that was pressing on a nerve. I wasn't comfortable with that doctor or a fan of spine surgery so I went to a chiropractor for help. After several treatments there was no relief in sight. By some miracle my dermatologist suggested I call Dr. Khurana and get a second opinion. I did and was able to get an appointment the next day! When he saw me almost in tears from the pain and me telling him I had a planned trip to Italy a week later, he immediately told me he would make room for me to have surgery to replace a disk in my neck the very next day. Something about the way he said it and of course researching him the day prior, made me feel at ease. Well, he did the surgery, it took a few days to feel myself again, but only because of the anesthesia. I felt no pain the moment I woke after surgery. The pain was gone! Within one week, I was able to board several flights, pain free and enjoy a well deserved Italian vacation with my family. I wouldn't have been able to do that without the surgery and certainly not without Dr. Khurana's expertise! His staff from the front desk to the surgery center he uses to his after care team is by far the BEST I have ever experienced. Don't hesitate to make an appointment if you have spinal pain. You have a life to live and Dr. Khurana may help you live it pain free! Thank you again doctor for your compassion!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

A few years ago, my neck went out. I couldn't lift my head up at all, and the pain was excruciating! I went to a local orthopedic office, and right away they referred me to Dr Khurana. He looked at my X-ray, and said that it needed to be fixed asap. Collapse discs needed fusing, and this hardware attached. My only problem was my insurance- who insisted I see some morons who didn't specialize in spinal surgery. Hello? This is my neck- not my knee, etc. Took a month of fighting, and they finally approved it. I was so scared! My cervical neck is vital to my spine, and I have had many surgeries in my life! But he was kind, very confident, and respected in his field. My surgery went by the book- every thing he told me. I recovered very well, and you can't find my scar! The rest of my neck is going, as he warned me it would, so I need to get the rest fixed. I wouldn't dream of trusting anyone else on this delicate part of my spine! He's the best! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs spinal surgery. Amazing staff there, and caring. Thank you Dr Sanjay, and will see you again! Still scared about surgery, but feel better knowing that I am in great hands!!! God bless you!!!

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

I have to preface my comments about my experience with Dr. Khurana and his staff with the fact that I have never been a fan of allopathic medicine, doctors and especially surgeons would be a massive understatement. Almost every friend and family member that's ever had to have surgery, especially back surgery has only come out worse for the wear. Or having to go back multiple times and never recovering partially or fully. I was referred by my primary care physician who could not stop raving about Dr. Khurana as he had fixed one of those bad surgeries I mentioned. Needless to say I was not excited but the pain I was experiencing with my degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis and bulging discs was having a tremendous effect on my mental well-being and ability to do the simplest tasks. Just say I was depressed would've been an understatement. Even though the spinal fusion surgery on my L4 L5 disc's was due before the Covid pandemic hit I was forced to wait three years for my surgery. He advised me if I woke up paralyzed I should call immediately. It was a long three years and not because of the pandemic itself. Possible paralysis can be horrifying consideration. Because I was a Medicare patient I had the surgery performed at St. John's hospital. I happen to have a strange condition where I am highly resistant to anesthesia and have woken up twice during minor surgeries and although by now I was completely unafraid of the surgery itself because I knew I was in such good hands (I had three years to do a lot of research on Dr. Khurana) but the anesthesia situation was still terrifying. I knew the surgery would be longer and more complicated than originally planned but the anesthesiologist completely understood my legitimate concern. To be totally honest I don't remember a thing after getting to the hospital after prepping myself early that morning. And afterwards there was much less pain than I expected and after a year and a half I'm happy to report after getting fresh imaging and consulting with Dr. Khurana last week found out that the surgery was a complete success. I've spoken to surgeons in the past, For myself and as support for friends and family and I have never ever met a surgeon as warm and genuinely caring as this wonderful man. On top of that he also has the patience of a saint. I am not an easy patient, I am well aware of that. But no matter how many phone calls I made and my endless questions and concerns everyone from reception to his medical assistant always treated me with kindness and compassion, like a human being and not just a patient or a file number. After the summer I will be going back to have the screws taken out of my back since the bone grafting was so successful and this time they will be no fear involved whatsoever. It's been five years since we started our journey. It's not over yet and hopefully my DDD will not require any future surgeries. But should I ever need another you can trust I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to his office again. I'm grateful that he is so much younger than me and hope he never leaves the Los Angeles area. Anyone who has the opportunity to have this extraordinarily gifted and compassionate surgeon perform a procedure on them they are incredibly blessed. I am so grateful he did not decide to become a car mechanic with those gifted hands and golden heart.

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana is compassionate, totally vested in your recovery, a terrific listener, knowledgeable and highly skilled. When you need to put your back problems in a surgeons hands, Dr Khurana always makes you feel like you are his only patient/or his most important patient. Dr. Khurana and his staff are the "A-team" when you need back problem help. I gladly travel from Hawaii just to see him and I highly recommend anyone with back problems to seek him out at the Marina del Rey DISC center. I'd give him 10 stars if I could!!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana's expertise and attention to detail is evident. He took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer questions. Even after the surgery, Dr. Khurana has been there every step of the way, providing ongoing support and guidance as I recover. I am grateful for his care, and I highly recommend Dr. Khurana for his exceptional surgical skill and expertise.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

There are no words to truly express our gratitude to Dr. Khurana. He is a genius surgeon with a heart of gold. My husband spent 50 years in agonizing pain until Dr Khurana performed an intensely difficult surgery that left my husband pain free for the first time in his life. I myself had a very complicated surgery that Dr Khurana performed on me completely successfully. I was terrified and this deeply compassionate doctor walked me through my fears and changed my life..Dr Khurana's commitment to his patients care is priceless and heartfelt. He is simply a very special human being and a master surgeon...We are truly blessed to have him in our lives...

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

I had one level herniated disc surgery with Dr Khurana in 2010 and the results were.excellent. In 2023 I developed spinal stenosis on two levels in my lower back. I went the route of physical therapy, steroid shots, to no avail. I had the stenosis surgery in November 2023 with Dr Khurana. The results far exceeded my expectations. No more pain and no more trouble walking---and I had a lot of each. Quite amazing actually.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Khurana was able to provide me with a clear explanation of my back injury, the procedure to fix it, and the recovery process. Effective communication and a thorough understanding of my medical situation are crucial for my comfort and confidence in the treatment plan.

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