Raymond Jonathan Hah

Raymond Hah, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), specializing in spine surgery. He practices at the Keck Medical Center of USC and has hospital affiliations with Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Dr. Hah maintains clinical offices in Los Angeles at the Spine Center and in Glendale.

Dr. Hah received his medical degree from Northwestern University, completed his residency at LAC+USC Medical Center, and pursued a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean, which enhances his ability to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Hah specializes in the management of patients with neck and back disorders, with particular expertise in minimally invasive surgery, adult spinal deformity, and complex spinal reconstruction. His clinical philosophy centers on patient education, ensuring patients are equipped to make informed decisions about their health. He advocates for a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approach to treatment, believing this offers the best chance for sustained success. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Hah is committed to utilizing cutting-edge technology and techniques to maximize patient experience and outcomes.

Dr. Hah's extensive research portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on comparative effectiveness research, surgical complications, and innovative approaches to spinal conditions. His work spans cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathologies with particular attention to fusion techniques, deformity correction, and outcomes analysis. Recent publications reveal methodological rigor through large-scale database analyses, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses examining risk factors, surgical approaches, and patient outcomes across diverse spinal conditions.

Dr. Hah has received numerous professional recognitions including:

• NASS: Spineline 20 Under 40 (2021)
• AAOS: Best Poster Spine Section for "A Nationwide Analysis of Geriatric Odontoid Fracture Incidence, Complications" (2021)
• Los Angeles Magazine: Southern California Rising Star (2017-2022)
• Pasadena Magazine: Top Doctor (2016-2021)

As an academic physician, Dr. Hah is actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at Keck Medical Center of USC. He serves as a Career Advisor for Orthopaedic Surgery and is an active member of several professional organizations including the North American Spine Society, Lumbar Spine Research Society, AO Spine, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His dedication to clinical research aims to advance the field of spine surgery and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Dr. Hah's clinical practice encompasses comprehensive spine care, from conservative management to complex surgical reconstruction. He maintains active research programs investigating various aspects of spinal disorders and surgical outcomes, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in orthopaedic spine surgery.