John D Attenello, MD

John Attenello, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders using minimally invasive techniques.

He earned his medical degree from University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical School and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the university of Hawaii Residency Programs where he served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in spine surgery at UCSD Medical Center where he trained under Dr. Steven Garfin, an internationally renowned leader in orthopaedic spine surgery. He joined his fellowship director, Dr. Richard Todd Allen, as the first spine surgeons on the west coast to use augmented reality with 3D navigation in surgery. Dr. Attenello is board-certified by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), and recently featured in Becker’s Spine Review’s “10 Spine Surgeons to Know”.

Outside of work, Dr. Attenello enjoys staying active and traveling domestically and abroad. He also enjoys spending time with his brothers, mother, and father, all of whom are in the medical field. Dr. Attenello is grateful for the opportunity to provide spinal care for the patients and families in the Los Angeles community.