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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting CareFirst in Los Angeles, CA

19 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Los Angeles, 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
Sports MedicineFoot & Ankle Surgery
George Hatch

George Hatch, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
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
Hand & Upper Extremity
Sharon Hame

Sharon Hame, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
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
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
Hand & Upper Extremity
Elizabeth Lord

Elizabeth Lord, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Spine Surgery
Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson, M.D.

Walter and Kathryn Mullikin Chair Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Trauma
Joseph Patterson

Joseph Patterson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma
David McAllister

David McAllister, M.D.

Chief, Sports Medicine Service; Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Edward Nomoto

Edward Nomoto, MD

Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
James Luck

James Luck, M.D.

Professor in Residence, UCLA/Orthopaedic Institute for Children Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Joint Replacement
Frank Petrigliano

Frank Petrigliano, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Thomas Kremen

Thomas Kremen, M.D.

Associate Professor-in-Residence, UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Alexander Weber

Alexander Weber, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA15+ years
Sports Medicine
Ralph Gambardella

Ralph Gambardella, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Marc Samson

Marc Samson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Carlos Uquillas

Carlos Uquillas, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA15+ years
Sports Medicine
Nathanael Heckmann

Nathanael Heckmann, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Joint Replacement

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.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.