Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting Guardian in California
8 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept Guardian. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include Providence Health & Services, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.


Nicholas Bernthal, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Santa Monica, CA20+ years275+ pubs


Alexander Sah, MD
Orthopaedics
Fremont, CA20+ years63+ pubs


Kalpit Shah, MD
Orthopaedics
Oceanside, CA10+ years116+ pubs


Nicholas Colyvas, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
San Francisco, CA30+ years10+ pubs


Alexander Weber, MD
Orthopaedics
Los Angeles, CA15+ years


Kristofer Jones, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
Santa Monica, CA15+ years


Frederick Bennett, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Santa Rosa, CA30+ years7+ pubs


Elly Laroque, M.D.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
San Francisco, CA20+ years1+ pubs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept Guardian?
Each profile on this page lists Guardian among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Guardian 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 Guardian plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes Guardian?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific Guardian 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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