  Dr. Aaron G. Filler, MD PhD JD FRCS
  
    Global Leader in Peripheral Nerve Surgery, MR Neurography, and Advanced Neurosurgical Innovation

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A globally recognized expert in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders and the development of nerve imaging technology, Dr. Aaron Filler is the world’s leading expert in nerve pain treatment.

He has revolutionized nerve-pain treatment by inventing technologies like MR Neurography, allowing doctors to visualize nerves with MRI. His research in axonal transport is paving the way for new advanced pain medications. Dr. Filler also developed many “minimal access” surgery methods for treating complex nerve problems with outpatient procedures.

At Dr. Filler’s Neurological Injury Specialists Management Group in Santa Monica, California, the key to success is a traditional approach: careful listening and thorough neurological exams. Each new patient typically spends over an hour with Dr. Filler, supported by cutting-edge technology unavailable anywhere else.

He combines compassionate care, expert skills, and the best technology to turn challenging pain problems into specific treatable diagnoses.

Dr. Filler holds an MD from the University of Chicago, a PhD from Harvard, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England. His training includes top neurosurgery programs and fellowships worldwide. He is an inventor on ten patents, author of numerous publications, and enjoys staff privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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    Sub-Specialties
    Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
Brachial Plexus Disorders
Spinal Neurosurgery
Repair of Failed Spinal Surgeries
Cervical Artificial Disk Replacement
Cervical and Lumbar Spine Fusions
Herniated Disks
Image Guided Surgery
Cranial Surgery for Pain Disorders
Microvascular Decompression
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Torticollis
Sub-Occipital Decompression for Arnold-Chiari Malformations
Foramen Magnum Syndrome

  

  
    Education
    BA, University of Chicago
MA, University of Chicago
PhD, Harvard University
MD, University of Chicago
Residency, University of Washington, Seattle
Spine Fellowship, UCLA
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fellowship, Louisiana State University
JD, Concord School of Law, Kaplan University

  

  PositionsFaculty Positions
University of London, UK
University of Washington, Seattle
UCLA, Los Angeles
Administrative Positions
Medical Staff, Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Director, Peripheral Nerve Program, Century City Hospital 2001–2003
Chief of Clinical Services, Neurography Institute
Co-Director Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program, UCLA 1996–2001
Director, UCLA Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Program 1999–2001
Associate Director, UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center 1996–2001
Visiting Professorships
University of London: Atkinson Morley’s Hospital, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Oct 1997
Harvard University, Beth Israel/Deaconess Hospital, Dept. of Anesthesia, Nov 1999

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