ADR LEADERS

Dr. Todd H. Lanman, Founder

Board Certified, Award Winning Spinal Neurosurgeon

Dr. Lanman, founder and creator of the ADR Spine Top Doctors program, is Hollywood’s go-to Spinal Neurosurgeon, with a legacy treating many A-list film and TV talent, legendary musicians, other expert luminaries, and top C-suite executives. His 30-year track record has seen many patients travel the globe to seek out his sophisticated professional care.

As a leading innovator in medicine, a media educator and contributor, Dr. Lanman has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics relating to neurological conditions. He has presented a myriad of papers at national and regional medical society meetings, and he is often sought out as the principal investigator for various clinical trials on motion preserving surgeries.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS), Dr. Lanman earned his M.D. at Chicago’s Northwestern University in 1983 with top honors, and went on to complete his residency in Neurological Surgery at University of California at Los Angeles in 1989. He has since led his own spinal neurosurgery practice in the heart of Beverly Hills, which is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Spine, UCLA Medical Center and Surgery Center of Beverly Hills.

ADR LEADERS

Dr. Todd H. Lanman, Founder

Board Certified, Award Winning Spinal Neurosurgeon

“I know what it’s like if you’re suffering from spinal disease and pain, and I’m here to work with you so we can not just make you better, but make you greater than better.”
About Dr. Lanman
Dr. Lanman remains at the forefront of technological advancement, particularly in the development of artificial disc replacement devices, most recently the Prestige LP and M6, and Restorative Motion Surgery™. He has also remained an associate clinical professor at UCLA for the past 20 years.

Dr. Lanman’s firsthand experience undergoing eleven spine surgeries – four cervical, seven lumbar – fuels his devotion for helping others to live pain-free with restored mobility. Dr. Lanman lives and breathes his proprietary 4D Health™ Process, changing his own approach to holistic health, and seeks to help patients rethink their own.

When recommending treatment, Dr. Todd H. Lanman takes a holistic approach, ensuring one’s age, daily lifestyle, nutrition, hormone status, physical exercise routine, and of course spine and joint health are considered, to present a more comprehensive picture of one’s health from a four-dimensional perspective.

His innovative philosophy goes well beyond the standard three-dimensional approach to incorporate all facets of one’s daily livelihood to map out an entire preventative and forward-thinking approach to aging management to ensure all of his patients live an active, healthy and pain-free life as they continue to age.

ACCOLADES

Accolades for
Dr. Todd H. Lanman

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Cedars–Sinai Spine – Staff Neurosurgeon

UCLA Medical Center – Associate Clinical Professor

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RECENT INSIGHTS

Breaking the Cycle of Persistent Pain and Opioid Dependence Breaking the Cycle of Persistent Pain and Opioid Dependence
ADR Spine •  Jul 31, 2026

Breaking the Cycle of Persistent Pain and Opioid Dependence

A 32-year-old woman presented with a three-year history of severe low back pain and left-sided lumbar radiculopathy fol...

Becker’s Healthcare: Dr. Todd Lanman on Measuring Spine Surgery Success in Decades Becker’s Healthcare: Dr. Todd Lanman on Measuring Spine Surgery Success in Decades
Becker's Spine Review •  Jul 30, 2026

Becker’s Healthcare: Dr. Todd Lanman on Measuring Spine Surgery Success in Decades

In a new feature from Becker's Healthcare, Dr. Todd Lanman shares how the future of spine surgery is shifting beyond pa...

Dr. Todd Lanman Recognized Among Leaders Advancing Motion Preservation Dr. Todd Lanman Recognized Among Leaders Advancing Motion Preservation
Becker's Spine Review •  Jul 28, 2026

Dr. Todd Lanman Recognized Among Leaders Advancing Motion Preservation

Becker's Healthcare has recognized Dr. Todd Lanman as one of 15 spine surgeons leading the motion preservation movement...

Replacing a Failed Viscoelastic-Core Lumbar Disc While Preserving Motion Replacing a Failed Viscoelastic-Core Lumbar Disc While Preserving Motion
ADR Spine •  Jul 24, 2026

Replacing a Failed Viscoelastic-Core Lumbar Disc While Preserving Motion

A 57-year-old man traveled to Germany in 2022 to undergo lumbar artificial disc replacement at L5-S1 using the ESP Disc...

Dr. Todd H. Lanman Highlights the Future of Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery Dr. Todd H. Lanman Highlights the Future of Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery
PR Newswire •  Jul 21, 2026

Dr. Todd H. Lanman Highlights the Future of Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery

As the first surgeon to perform a commercial Synergy Disc procedure in the United States, Dr. Todd H. Lanman shares his...

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“I'm sure you always hear how much you have made a difference in the quality of living after helping so many people, so you are going to hear it one more time from me. Thank you for everything and for being so sweet, patient and giving of yourself!”

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We’ve changed the lives of thousands of people, including your favorite sports heroes and Hollywood stars, helping them to move better, every day.

“I'm sure you always hear how much you have made a difference in the quality of living after helping so many people, so you are going to hear it one more time from me. Thank you for everything and for being so sweet, patient and giving of yourself!”

DIANNE V.
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