Raymond Jonathan Hah, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

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Overview

Raymond Hah, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Hah specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders. He has a special interest in adult spinal deformity, minimally invasive surgery, and complex revision and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hah believes in educating patients so they are equipped to make the best decisions regarding their spinal health. He has found that a multi-disciplinary and shared decision-making approach to treatment offers the best chance of sustained success. If surgery is necessary, he is committed to offering cutting-edge technology and techniques to maximize the patient’s experience and results. Dr. Hah is actively engaged in clinical research to improve the care of patients with spinal disorders. He is the co-director of the USC Spine fellowship and also teaches medial students, residents, and fellows at Keck Medical Center of USC. Dr. Hah received his medical degree at Northwestern University and did a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Wisconsin.

Awards

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

Publications

  • Canadian Spine Society: 26th Annual Scientific Conference, March 2-6, 2026, Fairmont Banff Springs,, Banff, Alta., Canada. Can J Surg. 2026 Sep-Oct; 69(5suppl1):S20-S96.. View in PubMed
  • Spin and Methodological Quality in Systematic Reviews of Decompression Timing for Central Cord Syndrome. Global Spine J. 2026 Oct 11; 21925682261498007.. View in PubMed
  • Resurgence in BMP Use in Spine Surgery: An Analysis From 2010 to 2022. Global Spine J. 2026 Sep 17; 21925682261491658.. View in PubMed
  • Relationship of Adult Cervical Spinous Processes to Vertebral Midline for Cervical Disc Replacement. Global Spine J. 2026 Sep 01; 21925682261486413.. View in PubMed
  • Response to the Letter To The Editor Risk of Total Hip Arthroplasty After Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Surgery: A Nationwide Study. Global Spine J. 2026 Aug 19; 21925682261480678.. View in PubMed
  • Postoperative Complications Following Spine Surgery in Myasthenia Gravis Patients: A Propensity-Matched National Database Analysis. Global Spine J. 2026 Jul 27; 21925682261474155.. View in PubMed
  • Predictors of Sacroiliac Joint Intervention Following Lumbar Spine Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2026 Jul 23.. View in PubMed
  • Risk of Total Hip Arthroplasty After Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Surgery: A Nationwide Study. Global Spine J. 2026 Jul 02; 21925682261463491.. View in PubMed
  • Incidence and Predictors of Symptomatic Retroperitoneal Fluid Collection Following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Global Spine J. 2026 Jun 04; 21925682261458876.. View in PubMed
  • Trends and Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: A Nationwide Analysis of Improvements From 2010 to 2022. Global Spine J. 2026 May 27; 21925682261455892.. View in PubMed