BRANDON P. HIRSCH, MD
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Dr. Brandon Hirsch conducting a telemedicine video consultation

A Complete Consultation
From Your Home

A telemedicine visit with Dr. Hirsch covers the same ground as an in-person appointment: your history, a review of your imaging, a diagnosis, and a clear discussion of options. If you are considering surgery or want a second opinion, you can start here without traveling first.

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What to Expect

Your Imaging, Reviewed Independently
Dr. Hirsch reviews your MRI or CT with motion preservation as the starting point. He then matches the procedure to your specific symptoms and anatomy.
Reviewed Together, Live
During the visit, he walks you through the relevant findings so you understand what is happening in your spine and what your realistic options are.
Clear Next Steps
After the visit, our team coordinates any additional imaging, pre-op clearance, and scheduling. If surgery is the right path, a single trip to Newport Beach or Carlsbad usually covers it.

Common Questions

What do I need to prepare before the visit?
Have your symptoms, prior treatments, and medications ready. Send existing imaging to our office ahead of time.
Can I share imaging I already have?
Yes. Send your MRI, CT, or X-rays to our office before the appointment.
What happens if I need surgery?
Our team coordinates pre-op clearance, scheduling, and follow-up. A single trip covers what's needed.
I was already told I need surgery — is this visit going to confirm that?
Not necessarily. Dr. Hirsch reviews each case to identify the options that fit your anatomy and goals. Some patients leave with the same recommendation; others leave with a different path.

Dr. Hirsch is board-certified and Yale-trained. Read his full background.

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Dr. Hirsch with a patient at DISC Sports and Spine Center

For Patients Traveling In

Newport Beach is ten minutes from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Carlsbad is minutes from McClellan-Palomar (CLD), with San Diego International (SAN) about 35 minutes south. For patients flying in for surgery, we sequence the pre-op visit, procedure, and follow-up to keep your time away short.