Yuri Falkinstein, MD in Burbank, CA

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Telephone:	+1 818-841-3936
Website:	www.ossburbank.com
Address:	Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists 2625 W Alameda Ave, Ste 116, Burbank, CA, 91505 Burbank
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	1.8 miDowntown Burbank 2.2 miUniversal City Shuttle 2.3 miUniversal City
Categories:	Orthopedists

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Local time (Burbank)	12:34 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Monday	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Dr. Yuri Falkinstein is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in complex disorders of the entire spine in adult and pediatric patients. He is a general partner of Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists where his practice focuses on the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders. Dr. Falkinstein frequently performs corrective spinal procedures for patients with failed back-surgery syndrome and adjacent level degeneration.

History

Established in 1947.

Yuri Falkinstein, M.D., is a general partner at Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists. Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists stands for excellence in orthopaedic health care throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The practice has been anchored in L.A. since 1947, when Dr. Donald Spiers and Dr. Lewis Kistler, the two co-founders, ensured that all partnering doctors — Dr. Howard Hambrecht, Dr. Christopher Jessen, and Dr. Russell Vergess — understood that respectful care was paramount. Today, the practice has four orthopaedic surgeons, a staff of physician assistants, an x-ray technician and a helpful administrative staff to take care of patients. The doctors and staff serve the entire family — from children to seniors.

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Yuri F.

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Fellowship trained in Spine Surgery at Stanford University and St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, Dr. Falkinstein cares for the entire spine which includes degenerative diseases, deformity, trauma, tumors, and infections. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the North American Spine Society (NASS).

Dr. Falkinstein is committed to utilizing the entire spectrum of non-operative treatments., He performs diagnostic and therapeutic injections for varying spinal disorders as part of the conservative approach to spinal care. For those individuals who require surgical care, Dr. Falkinstein utilizes the newest minimally invasive surgical procedures, motion preservation and disc replacement when appropriate for the patient.

Dr. Falkinstein earned his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center.

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6 reviews of Yuri Falkinstein, MD

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Marie C.

Place rating: 1
Minneapolis, MN

My 92-year-old father who was still athletic, active, and walked several miles a day, took a bad fall in March 2014, breaking his hip in the process He was taken to a hospital in Burbank. Dr. Yuri Falkinstein was apparently the surgeon on call and assigned to do the surgery on my father. Unfortunately, he chose to repair the hip instead of following protocol (for elderly patients) and do a hip replacement (this, told to me by another surgeon).
In the follow up visits to Dr Falkinstein’s office, my father was told (in my sister’s presence) that his hip was healing «just fine», but Dad was never out of pain. Walking was excruciating, but as a retired P.E. teacher, he knew how to push through. He progressed slowly from a walker full time to using only a cane for short distances.
Finally, a few weeks ago he got a second opinion, and it led to a hip replacement this week (in early July 2015). When the (wonderful) new surgeon came to talk to the family after the surgery, here’s what he told us:
The first surgery was an overlap repair (my words). In other words, instead of putting the broken ends back together and using appliances to keep them together while the bone healed, Dr. Falkinstein overlapped them and drilled screws through them to keep them together. The result was that all Dad’s weight was borne by the screws which were not capable of holding his weight; he suddenly had a leg that was an inch shorter than the other; and it was not at all healed as the people in Dr. Falkinstein’s office repeatedly claimed. (We are not sure who he saw there.)
Dad suffered inexcusable and unrelenting pain, lost 35 pounds (mostly muscle) to a low of 120, and had a hard time maintaining his usually sweet temperament.
I would NEVER recommend Dr Falkinstein to anyone. He’s just lucky it’s difficult to file any kind of complaint that would punish or censure him, because I’d be doing it.

Ro R.

Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA

After a poor experience at another specialists office, my doctor referred me to Dr. Falkinstein. My experience at Dr. Falkinstein’s office was exceptional, everything from the ease of scheduling, the convenient parking, the supportive staff and most importantly meeting with the doctor to go over my records. When I made my appointment I was told up front what my cost would be since my deductible hadn’t been met, I really appreciated that. With a very full waiting room, Dr. Falkinstein took his time to explain my x-rays and MRIs. He was very patient and answered every one of my questions without rushing me out the door. Thank you Dr. Falkinstein and staff for a great experience, I would definitely recommend this office.

Neil G.

Place rating: 1
Burbank, CA

Dr. Falkinstein may be a brilliant Surgeon, but I’ll never know. After stalling my recoverory for months he said «I don’t know what to do» referred me to another expensive Surgron out of my network and discontinuing my Disability insurance before I could get an appointment. He requested a cervical Spine fussion without viewing my MRI films. I was uneasy because he mumbled what he was going to fuse and I asked for another meeting. Then he ordered an additional MRI and while reviewing those images, muttered «You have a bad neck. You have a really bad neck… I don’t know what to do». It was clear that the only time he looked at my tests was while I was in his office. He went from Scheduling a fusion without making it clear where, to saying he didn’t know what to do. When I said «it’s a good thing we didn’t rush into that fusuion, he said «I would never do that»… He doesn’t appear to remember his patients from one appointment to the next. While waiting for apporoval and appointments for a neurve block and to see another specialist that takes insurance, I was informed that Dr. Falkinstein was no longer treating me and would not sign off on the renewal of Disability Insurance claim.
I would have been back to work months ago if Dr. Falkinstein payed propper attention to my case from the beginning. This Dr. appears Overworked, Distracted and Mumbles important imformation, while sending you off to his surgery scheduler.
He just may be a great surgeon, but for me, but he waisted 5 months of my life, my carrer and is leaving my family in a financail crises after dropping my case, before I could find another Dr. that takes my excellent insurance.
To my IATSE Union Brothers and Sisters who will have the same Neck and Spine issues… If you want to return to work, I suggest you pick another specialist from the list.

Janie P.

Place rating: 5
Castaic, CA

Super knowledgeable. Very patient and caring doctor, will answer all your questions. He definitely doesn’t recommend anything you don’t need.

Virginia B.

Place rating: 5
Tujunga, CA

Unable to work, stand, sit, move or sleep due to the debilitating pain down my back and leg, three months after surgery I am PAIN FREE. My 74 years old body is happily back to the gym. Dr. Falkinstein’s expertise and caring soul gave me back my life. I just couldn’t be more grateful.

P. W.

Place rating: 5
Glendale, CA

Dr. Falkinstein is my hero! He gave me my life back with no pain – I repeat: NO PAIN – after he performed spinal fusion surgery on my lower vertebrae. I suffered for years with excruciating sciatic pain because I had heard horror stories about surgery. After consulting with Dr. Falkinstein, I realized surgery was my only hope. It wasn’t fun but I am so happy I finally did it. It’s been four months since the surgery and I am back to work, normal activities, the gym, and even yoga. It feels great to be in my body again.
I will be forever grateful to Dr. Falkinstein and the wonderful staff at Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in Burbank.

Yuri Falkinstein, MD

Burbank, United States