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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting CareFirst in California

157 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include UCLA West Valley Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Richard Ferkel

Richard Ferkel, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
George Hatch

George Hatch, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ 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
James Mok

James Mok, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Stanford, CA20+ years
Nicholas Bernthal

Nicholas Bernthal, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA20+ years
Thomas Knapp

Thomas Knapp, M.D.

Founder, Shoulder Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Sharon Hame

Sharon Hame, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Alexander Sah

Alexander Sah, MD

Orthopaedics

Fremont, CA20+ years
Bobby Tay

Bobby Tay, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery; Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery; Co-Director, UCSF Spine Center

Orthopaedics

Burlingame, CA30+ years
William Green

William Green, M.D.

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
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
Gregory Carlson

Gregory Carlson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Chunbong Ma

Chunbong Ma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Sara Edwards

Sara Edwards, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Neil Jones

Neil Jones, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Director, UC Irvine Hand Center

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA
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
Brian Feeley

Brian Feeley, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Christian Athanassious

Christian Athanassious, M.D.

Co-Director, The Total Spine Health Program

Orthopaedics

Santa Rosa, CA15+ years
Brian Gilmer

Brian Gilmer, MD

Orthopaedics

Bishop, CA15+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.