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Shoulder Disorders Specialists in California

67 verified specialists treating shoulder disorders are listed for California. Coverage is strongest around West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica. Common hospital affiliations include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC, and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

George Matcuk

George Matcuk, M.D.

Oncology

West Hollywood, CA20+ years
Radiation Oncology
George Hatch

George Hatch, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Bert Mandelbaum

Bert Mandelbaum, M.D.

Co-Chair of Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Orr Limpisvasti

Orr Limpisvasti, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
George Thabit

George Thabit, MD

Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Ryan Dellamaggiora

Ryan Dellamaggiora, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports MedicineHand & Upper Extremity
Michael Freehill

Michael Freehill, M.D.

Chief, Shoulder & Elbow Service

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Michael Gerhardt

Michael Gerhardt, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Thomas Knapp

Thomas Knapp, M.D.

Founder, Shoulder Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Hubert Kim

Hubert Kim, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA
Sports Medicine
Tudor Hughes

Tudor Hughes, M.D.

Professor of Radiology; Radiology Residency Program Director (2010-2024)

Oncology

San Diego, CA
Radiation Oncology
Sharon Hame

Sharon Hame, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Basil Alwattar

Basil Alwattar, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oakland, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Kevin McGill

Kevin McGill, MD

Assistant Professor and Director of Musculoskeletal Interventions, Musculoskeletal Imaging Section

Oncology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Radiation Oncology
Michael Banffy

Michael Banffy, MD

Chief of Sports Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai; Director, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Sara Edwards

Sara Edwards, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Deryk Jones

Deryk Jones, MD

Section Head, Sports Medicine and Cartilage Restoration, Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute; Full Professor, Ochsner Clinical School / University of Queensland

Orthopaedics

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Michael Shepard

Michael Shepard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Brian Gilmer

Brian Gilmer, MD

Orthopaedics

Bishop, CA15+ years
Sports Medicine
Jordan Gross

Jordan Gross, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

Oncology

Los Angeles, CA15+ years
Radiation Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of shoulder disorders specialists in California built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Disorders as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is California. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a shoulder disorders specialist in California?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to shoulder disorders. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these shoulder disorders specialists accepting new patients in California?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Shoulder Disorders?
Shoulder Disorders is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches shoulder disorders care.