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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting Aetna in California

340 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept Aetna. Profiles cover focus areas including Foot & Ankle Surgery, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Stanford Health Care.

David Thordarson

David Thordarson, M.D.

Director of Orthopaedic Research, Professor of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

West Hollywood, CA30+ years
Stuart Goodman

Stuart Goodman, MD, PHD

Robert L. and Mary Ellenburg Professor of Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering, Stanford University

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Amy Ladd

Amy Ladd, MD

Elsbach-Richards Professor of Surgery and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Emilie Cheung

Emilie Cheung, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Service

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA20+ years
Daniel Oakes

Daniel Oakes, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC; Director, USC Joint Replacement Program

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
George Hatch

George Hatch, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
David Skaggs

David Skaggs, MD

Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics; Director, Pediatric Orthopaedics; Co-Director, Spine Center

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Aurelia Nattiv

Aurelia Nattiv, MD

Professor, Departments of Family Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine and Non-Operative Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
William Bugbee

William Bugbee, M.D.

Orthopaedics

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Prosper Benhaim

Prosper Benhaim, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery; Chief of Hand Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Bert Mandelbaum

Bert Mandelbaum, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Kodi Azari

Kodi Azari, MD, FACS

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Steven Barnett

Steven Barnett, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Hoag Orthopedic Institute

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA
Orr Limpisvasti

Orr Limpisvasti, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
George Thabit

George Thabit, MD

Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Thomas Harris

Thomas Harris, M.D.

Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics; Assistant Professor, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Pasadena, CA20+ years
James Mok

James Mok, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Stanford, CA20+ years
Ryan Dellamaggiora

Ryan Dellamaggiora, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Nicholas Bernthal

Nicholas Bernthal, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA20+ years
Scott Ball

Scott Ball, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

San Diego, CA30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept Aetna?
Each profile on this page lists Aetna among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Aetna plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
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What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes Aetna?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Foot & Ankle Surgery, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific Aetna plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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