Meet Dr. Xavier Ortiz Ramirez, DC, QME, CME
Trusted Chiropractor in San Bernardino, CA
Dr. Xavier Ortiz Ramirez is a trusted chiropractor serving San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, Colton, and Fontana. As lead doctor at Loma Linda Spine and Nerve Center, he helps patients relieve pain, restore movement, and get back to the activities they love, without unnecessary medication or invasive procedures.
A Foundation in Emergency Medicine
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Xavier started his healthcare career early: volunteering with the Red Cross at 16 and training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) instructor by 18. Over the next two decades, he worked as a paramedic, medical educator, and college instructor, building a strong foundation in patient care and rehabilitation.
He later earned a medical degree from Xochicalco Medical School in Mexico. He led a paramedic training program before a personal back injury introduced him to chiropractic care and changed his career direction.
Chiropractic Care Backed by Medical Training
Determined to offer drug-free solutions for pain, Dr. Xavier earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS). Today, he combines his medical background with chiropractic principles to deliver results-driven, patient-centered care.
Dr. Xavier specializes in treating:
- Neck and back pain
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve-related pain
- Work and auto injury recovery
- Chronic pain conditions
- Spinal dysfunction and limited mobility
His approach starts with finding the root cause of pain, then restoring movement and supporting long-term healing. Patients count on his clear communication, thorough evaluations, and evidence-informed care.
Academic and Professional Leadership
Dr. Xavier serves as clinical faculty at SCUHS, mentoring future chiropractors and staying current on the latest research and treatment methods. He is also a California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and Certified Medical Examiner (CME), with advanced experience in injury evaluation and functional recovery, giving him the expertise to handle both routine and complex musculoskeletal cases. Dr. Xavier is also course director of QME Review, an online course that prepares chiropractors and physicians for the California QME exam.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Xavier connects easily with patients across the Inland Empire's diverse communities.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside the office, Dr. Xavier enjoys the outdoors, water activities, and cooking healthy vegetarian meals. He believes education, movement, and lifestyle are just as important to recovery as treatment itself.