Leading Spine Surgery & Neurosurgery in Newport Beach and Bakersfield

Dr. Eckermann and Paragon Health Group provide specialized procedures and treatments to manage a variety of conditions. From injury to chronic pain, our aim is to restore comfort, health, and quality of life to each of our patients. Take control of your life with cutting-edge medical solutions that open the door for life-changing outcomes.
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Spine

Spine A healthy spine is at the core of every activity in life, from sitting to sprinting. See lasting spinal improvements through medical procedures that range from minimally invasive to reconstructive.

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Pain Management

Pain Management Take back your life from pain with proven symptom management solutions, including steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and more. This life is yours; don't let pain run it.

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Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Address a variety of spinal cord concerns with specialized treatments performed by an experienced surgeon. Every procedure is built from square one to manage your individual condition.

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About Paragon Health Group

Paragon Health Group operates from two locations, allowing patients in both Bakersfield and Newport Beach to have access to life-changing procedures and treatments. Our mission has always been to help patients improve their quality of life through procedures that deliver both positive health outcomes and lasting symptom relief. Every member of Paragon Health Group is here for our patients, working with a passion for making the world pain-free, one patient at a time.
Jan. M Eckermann, MD

About Jan. M Eckermann, MD

Dr. Eckermann brings complete dedication to every patient, working with them tirelessly to find a path forward for them toward a pain-free, healthy life. In addition to a background of excellence during his training, he now has years of experience providing cutting-edge care for patients in Southern California.

Education + Credentials

Certification: Board-Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Fellowship: Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Medical School: Loma Linda University

Care for Your Very Core

Our spine and peripheral nervous system play a vital role in nearly every activity throughout the day. By receiving personalized care for spinal, neural, or pain concerns patients can rediscover a renewed quality of life and the freedom that comes with it. Become your own personal paragon through customized care and procedures at Paragon Health Group.
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Minimally Invasive Priorities

Whenever possible, we provide patients with minimally invasive alternatives to surgery. In many cases, more can be done with so much less, and patients can see drastic results without the need for additional risk. Our goal is for patients to see the improvements they need without the downsides of invasive techniques.

Additionally, patients are at the center of their own treatment plans. We take every measure to ensure you are fully informed about your options, making decisions as comfortable as possible.

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Pain Management That Matters

All too often, patients come to us with pain being at the wheel, driving their lives and diminishing their experience. With proven pain management treatments for a range of causes, our mission is to put you back in the driver’s seat of your own life. Whether you want to move more or feel comfortable at rest, you deserve to do both without pain fighting back.