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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in California

271 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Joint Replacement, Hand & Upper Extremity, and Sports Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

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
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
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
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
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
Scott Ball

Scott Ball, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

San Diego, CA30+ years
Robert Kay

Robert Kay, MD

Chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Medical Director, Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Michael Freehill

Michael Freehill, M.D.

Chief, Shoulder & Elbow Service

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA20+ years
Michael Gerhardt

Michael Gerhardt, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA20+ years
Thomas Knapp

Thomas Knapp, M.D.

Founder, Shoulder Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Stephen Howell

Stephen Howell, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Adam Sassoon

Adam Sassoon, MD

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA15+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Joint Replacement, Hand & Upper Extremity, and Sports Medicine. Then verify the specific First Health 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.