Paragon Health : Overview
Paragon Health was founded a decade ago by Jan Eckermann M.D. is a nationally recognized and distinguished neurosurgeon, who is also a highly trained trauma surgeon, as well as a brain and spine surgeon known for his compassionate patientcentered approach, his precision, innovation, and most importantly, his surgical expertise. He leads a team of physicians at Paragon Health that are focused on treating patients with chronic neck, back and extremity
pain and complex spinal conditions.
The clinicians at Paragon Health specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of complex chronic neck, back and extremity pain, as well as complex neurological and spinal conditions, all which offer patients access to advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and when needed, restorative surgical options, and all forms of pain management.
Our surgical team consists of trusted medical leaders in advanced pain management and spine care. Their work blends cuttingedge science with compassionate, individualized patient care which is the hallmark of the Paragon Health experience. Whether the patient’s painful medical condition is as a result of a traumatic accident, a fall, a sports related injury, or age-related issues.Paragon Health is there to help. The Paragon Health physician care, provided to the patient, is defined by a simple philosophy; Exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional care. The medical treatment plan that is created is unique and comprehensive to each individual patient’s medical needs.
Clinical Excellence
Paragon Health specializes in the full spectrum of chronic pain management, the treatment of brain and spine disorders, with particular expertise in:
- Chronic neck, back and extremity pain conditions
- Minimally invasive and complex spine surgery after all non-surgical treatments have been attempted
- Spinal cord stimulation and advanced neuromodulation therapies
- Stereotactic radiosurgery for tumors and vascular lesions
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders and drainage management
- Brain injury, trauma, and tumor surgery
- Spinal tumor management, including large and challenging cases
- Disc herniation
- Pinched nerves
- Painful diabetic neuropathy
Paragon Health, emphasize precision, safety, and longterm functional recovery, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of modern pain management and neurosurgical care. Every treatment plan is tailored, with every detail considered and every decision grounded in evidence based medical care and physician experience, directed toward an individual patient’s needs and medical condition.
The Paragon Health Experience
Paragon Health’s promise to our patient’s is the provision of premium medical care delivered with integrity, expertise, humanity and a dedication to our patient’s well-being and long-term medical care treatment outcomes.
What every patient can expect from Paragon Health Physicians:
- Having a warm and grounded bedside manner
- Being deeply committed to patient education
- Providing calm, clear, and compassionate medical care
- Being focused on care that brings about long term improved medical outcomes
- Patient care being meticulous in both planning and execution
- Physicians who truly listen to the patient’s needs and medical challenges and then provide comprehensive medical treatment options with precision and when necessary, exceptional surgical skills.
Leadership & Impact
Throughout his career, Dr. Eckermann has held influential leadership roles that reflect his commitment to the highest level and standards of patient care, including:
- Founder & Director, Kern Neuroscience Institute
- Trauma Surgeon and Chief of Neurosurgery, Level II trauma center – Kern County Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA
- Assistant Professor, UC Irvine School of Medicine
- Chairman, Peer Review Committee, Adventist Health Bakersfield
His leadership at Paragon Health reflects a deep commitment to quality, safety, and elevating standards of care across the healthcare system.
Paragon Health’s Elite Training & Academic Foundation
Dr. Eckermann’s training spans some of the most respected institutions in medicine, including:
Loma Linda University Medical Center — Neurosurgery Residency
Loma Linda University School of Medicine — Medical Doctor and Neurosurgeon
Stanford Hospital & Clinics — Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Weill Cornell Medicine / New York Presbyterian Hospital — Internship
This combination of scientific rigor and advanced surgical training positions him at the forefront of pain management and neurological innovation, with his patient care medical treatment based upon precision, safety and innovation.
Research, Publications & National Presence
Dr. Eckermann has authored peerreviewed research and has presented nationally and internationally on:
- Chronic low back pain
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Neuroprotection and brain injury
- CSF drainage technology
- Spinal and intracranial tumors
Innovation & Patent Technology
A hallmark of Dr. Eckermann’s career is his drive and dedication to improve surgical safety and efficiency. He is the inventor of multiple U.S. issued medical device patents. His work has contributed to the evolving landscape of modern neurosurgery and pain management.
