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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Los Angeles, CA

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 30 orthopaedic surgeons with a practice in Los Angeles, California, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Los Angeles

  1. Colin F. Moseley, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90020
  2. Farshid Hekmat, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90035
  3. Edward O. Leventen, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90017
  4. Edward Cheung, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90095
  5. Richard E. Bowen, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90007
  6. Hugo Centomo, MD PHD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  7. Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  8. Michael Chau, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90045
  9. Jeffrey A. Bogosian, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90045
  10. Stephen C. Moye, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  11. Earl W. Brien Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  12. Jon B. Greenfield, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  13. Alexis E. Dixon, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  14. Tigran Garabekyan, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90067
  15. Jae H. Chon, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90045
  16. Purav S. Brahmbhatt, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  17. Milton T. Little, MD BS Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  18. Michael L. Chen, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  19. Joung Heon Kim, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  20. Michael Roux Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  21. Sarah Lewis, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90089
  22. Sonu S. Ahluwalia, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  23. Andrea Cracchiolo, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90095
  24. Daniel C. Allison, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  25. Isaac Fernandez, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  26. Rachel Y. Goldstein, MD, MPH Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90027
  27. Ishan D. Shah, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90048
  28. Jamshid J. Hekmat, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90035
  29. Kamran Movassaghi, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033
  30. Michael J. Patzakis, MD Orthopaedics Los Angeles, CA 90033

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Los Angeles with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Los Angeles?

This page lists 30 orthopaedic surgeons with a practice in Los Angeles, California (ZIP codes 90007, 90017, 90020, 90027, 90033, 90035 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Los Angeles?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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