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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in CaliforniaPage 4

271 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Orthopaedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty. Common hospital affiliations include Casa Colina Hospital, Community Regional Medical Center, and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Joseph Patterson

Joseph Patterson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Zackary Vaughn

Zackary Vaughn, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA20+ years
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
David Bell

David Bell, MD

Founder, Bell Sports Medicine Institute

Orthopaedics

Pleasanton, CA30+ years
Gary Fanton

Gary Fanton, MD

Chief, Section of Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Stanford, CA30+ years
Nicholas Colyvas

Nicholas Colyvas, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Sigurd Berven

Sigurd Berven, MD

Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
James Bruffey

James Bruffey, M.D.

Orthopaedics

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Mathias Masem

Mathias Masem, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Derek Amanatullah

Derek Amanatullah, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Stanford, CA15+ years
Ali Motamedi

Ali Motamedi, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Camarillo, CA30+ years
Jeffrey Wilde

Jeffrey Wilde, M.D.

Orthopaedics

La Jolla, CA15+ years
Steven Isono

Steven Isono, MD

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Palo Alto, CA30+ years
Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan, MD

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA15+ years
Christos Photopoulos

Christos Photopoulos, MD

Team Physician, Los Angeles Rams

Orthopaedics

Thousand Oaks, CA15+ years
Sanaz Hariri

Sanaz Hariri, MD

Orthopaedics

Menlo Park, CA20+ years
Serena Hu

Serena Hu, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
M Modabber

M Modabber, M.D.

Chair, Department of Surgery - Saint John's Health Center

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Michael Pitta

Michael Pitta, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Monterey, CA15+ years
Neil Badlani

Neil Badlani, MD

Director, Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Diego, CA

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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, Sports Medicine, and Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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