Eddie Van Halen paid a visit to Todd Lanman, MD, a spinal neurosurgeon known for his work on advancing total disc replacement surgery and motion preservation.
Dr. Lanman and the Van Halen guitarist posed together for a photo, which was posted Oct. 25 on social media.
It's unclear why Mr. Van Halen visited Dr. Lanman's Beverly Hills, Calif., office.
Multiple outlets, including Fox News, have reported that the rocker has been undergoing treatment for throat cancer for the past several years.