At Southern California Orthopedic Institute, our specialty-trained doctors are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions and injuries. When you are seen by one of our experts, you know that you are being treated by an experienced doctor who is focused and dedicated to providing you exceptional orthopedic care.

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  • Photo: David M. Auerbach, MD
    David M. Auerbach, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in conditions of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder including Arthroscopic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Reconstructive Microsurgery.
  • Michael S. Bahk, MD
    Michael S. Bahk, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy, with comprehensive surgery of the Shoulder, Elbow and Knee, including ligament reconstruction, tendon repair, joint replacement, and fracture care.
  • Karl R. Balch, MD
    Karl R. Balch, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in the Hip and Knee, Joint Replacement, and Revision.
  • Babak Barcohana, MD
    Babak Barcohana, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of Spinal Disorders involving the Neck, Back, and Spine, utilizing Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Techniques.
  • Harpreet S. Bawa, MD
    Harpreet S. Bawa, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and total knee replacement surgery. Dr. Bawa has specialty training and experience with robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery. He has published extensively and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
  • Andrew M. Blecher, MD
    Andrew M. Blecher, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Board Certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine and nonsurgical treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, including the shoulder, knee, ankle, hip and elbow with a special focus on orthobiologics for joints, ligaments and tendons of athletes and non-athletes of all ages.
  • Deborah A. Castañeda, MD
    Deborah A. Castañeda, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in surgery of the foot and ankle and has extensive experience in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot and ankle injuries and conditions.
  • Connor M. Delman, MD
    Connor M. Delman, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee.
  • Kamil Erfanian, MD
    Kamil Erfanian, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Microvascular Surgery.
  • John L. Etcheverry, DPM
    John L. Etcheverry, DPM

    Specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle.
  • Jonathan Falakassa, MD
    Jonathan Falakassa, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in the Spine and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
  • Eric I. Ferkel, MD
    Eric I. Ferkel, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Orthopedic Surgeon, Specializing in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee, Ankle, and Foot
  • Richard D. Ferkel, MD
    Richard D. Ferkel, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee, Shoulder, Foot, and Ankle, Cartilage Restoration, and Sports Medicine.
  • Robert Gazmarian, MD
    Robert Gazmarian, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specializing in Sports Medicine, Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
  • Mark H. Getelman, MD
    Mark H. Getelman, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee, and Sports Medicine.
  • Brian S. Grossman, MD
    Brian S. Grossman, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine of adults including scoliosis/spinal deformity surgery.
  • Christopher D. Hamilton, MD
    Christopher D. Hamilton, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement of the Shoulder and Knee.
  • Gregory J. Hanker, MD
    Gregory J. Hanker, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in non-surgical Hand, Wrist, and Elbow; Fracture care; and Medical-Legal Upper Extremity evaluations.
  • Armen Haroutunian, MD
    Armen Haroutunian, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Double-board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management doctor specializing in spine and pain care.
  • Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
    Jaime D. Hernandez, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Board Certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement. Each year, he performs over 900 joint replacements. He was specialty trained in hip and knee replacement at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital.  He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the specialty society for surgeons focused on hip and knee replacement.
  • Jonathan S. Jaivin, MD, FACS
    Jonathan S. Jaivin, MD, FACS
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Medical and Surgical Management of all problems related to the Foot and Ankle.
  • Dimitriy G. Kondrashov, MD
    Dimitriy G. Kondrashov, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Treating Spine Injuries and Conditions, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Deformity, and Complex Spine Surgery.
  • Photo: Steve K. Kwak, MD
    Steve K. Kwak, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Sports Medicine with a focus on Hip, Shoulder, and Knee Arthroscopy.
  • Patricia C. McKeever, MD
    Patricia C. McKeever, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopedic Injuries (including Sports Injuries), Spinal Deformities, Scoliosis and Congenital Deformities of the Hip.
  • Photo: Joseph R. Mendelis, MD
    Joseph R. Mendelis, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Complex, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Spine Surgery
  • Photo: Jarrad A. Merriman, MD, MPH
    Jarrad A. Merriman, MD, MPH
    Fellowship-Trained

    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who is Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine specializing in Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Joint Replacement of the Shoulder and Hip.
  • Todd D. Moldawer, MD
    Todd D. Moldawer, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of Disorders of the Spine.
  • Todd J. Molnar, MD
    Todd J. Molnar, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with emphasis on Sports Medicine.
  • Photo: Jared A. Niska, MD
    Jared A. Niska, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery in Pediatrics and Adults with a Special Interest in Fractures and Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Microsurgery.
  • Photo: Dami O. Oluyede, MD
    Dami O. Oluyede, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Fractures, Work Injuries, Sports Injuries, Infections, Scoliosis, and Degenerative Conditions of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine.
  • Photo: Jonathan Ramin, DO
    Jonathan Ramin, DO
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine.
  • Fadi S. Saied, DO
    Fadi S. Saied, DO
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee, Unicompartmental or Partial Knee Replacements, and Knee Arthroscopy for torn cartilage.
  • Rahul G. Samtani, MD
    Rahul G. Samtani, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Complex and Minimally Invasive Care for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
  • Mark L. Schamblin, MD
    Mark L. Schamblin, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow with a special interest in Sports Medicine and the treatment of the injured athlete.
  • Todd Shapiro, MD
    Todd Shapiro, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    A fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with special focus on shoulder and elbow surgery.
  • Photo: Zachary T. Sharfman, MD
    Zachary T. Sharfman, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Treating Spine Injuries and Conditions From the Upper Neck to Low Back.
  • Photo: Theodore B. Shybut, MD
    Theodore B. Shybut, MD, FAAOS, FAANA
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
  • Paul M. Simic, MD
    Paul M. Simic, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery in Adults and Pediatrics, with Special Interest in Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports and Traumatic Injuries, Fractures, Nerve Conditions, and Degenerative Disorders of the Upper Extremity
  • Richard J. Spelts, DO, FAAFP
    Richard J. Spelts, DO, FAAFP
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in the Nonoperative Medical Treatment of Sports/Orthopedic injuries in athletes and non-athletes, including the Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric populations.
  • Photo: Gregory Vassilev, MD
    Gregory Vassilev, MD

    Board-Certified Pain Management

    Specializes in Interventional and Regenerative Pain Medicine with a special focus on complex pain syndromes, neuromodulation, and intrathecal therapies.
  • Photo: Evan E. Vellios, MD
    Evan E. Vellios, MD, FAAOS
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, with Comprehensive Surgery of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee, Including Ligament Reconstruction, Tendon Repair, Joint Replacement and Fracture Care.
  • David K. Wahba, MD
    David K. Wahba, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Interventional Pain Management
  • George M. Wahba, MD
    George M. Wahba, MD
    Fellowship-Trained

    Specializes in Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Surgery.

Emeritus/Retired Doctors