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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in CaliforniaPage 3

271 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Orthopaedic Trauma, Hand & Upper Extremity, and Sports Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include UC Irvine Medical Center, Caribou Medical Center, and Encino Surgery (affiliated location).

John Scolaro

John Scolaro, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Residency Program Director, Chief - Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA15+ years
David Auerbach

David Auerbach, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Surgery (USC School of Medicine)

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Michael Shepard

Michael Shepard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Hai Le

Hai Le, MD

Orthopaedics

Sacramento, CA10+ years
Yashar Javidan

Yashar Javidan, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Merced, CA15+ years
Brian Feeley

Brian Feeley, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Augustine Saiz

Augustine Saiz, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma

Orthopaedics

Sacramento, CA10+ years
Brian Gilmer

Brian Gilmer, MD

Orthopaedics

Bishop, CA15+ years
Elizabeth Lord

Elizabeth Lord, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Eric Freedman

Eric Freedman, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Palm Desert, CA30+ years
Joseph Schwab

Joseph Schwab, MD

Director of Spine Oncology

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
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
Robert Klapper

Robert Klapper, M.D.

Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Matthew Siljander

Matthew Siljander, MD

Orthopaedics

Newport Beach, CA10+ years
Laura Timmerman

Laura Timmerman, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Walnut Creek, CA30+ years
John Belzer

John Belzer, M.D.

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
David Lowenberg

David Lowenberg, MD

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA
Natasha Trentacosta

Natasha Trentacosta, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA15+ years
Kalpit Shah

Kalpit Shah, MD

Orthopaedics

Oceanside, CA10+ years
Jeffrey Mann

Jeffrey Mann, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oakland, CA30+ 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 Orthopaedic Trauma, 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?
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