Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting WellPoint in California
11 verified orthopaedic surgeons in California accept WellPoint. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement. Common hospital affiliations include Providence Health & Services, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center.
Nicholas Bernthal, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Santa Monica, CA20+ years275+ pubs
Thomas Knapp, M.D.
Founder, Shoulder Institute
Orthopaedics
Santa Monica, CA30+ years14+ pubs
Alexander Sah, MD
Orthopaedics
Fremont, CA20+ years63+ pubs
Bobby Tay, MD
Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery; Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery; Co-Director, UCSF Spine Center
Orthopaedics
Burlingame, CA30+ years86+ pubs
Daniel Solomon, M.D.
Orthopaedics
San Francisco, CA30+ years72+ pubs
Kenneth Park, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Torrance, CA20+ years64+ pubs
George Balfour, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Sherman Oaks, CA30+ years70+ pubs
Philip Merritt, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Glendale, CA30+ years
Frederick Bennett, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Santa Rosa, CA30+ years7+ pubs
Jeffrey Korchek, M.D
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Porter Ranch, CA30+ years2+ 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 WellPoint?
Each profile on this page lists WellPoint among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What WellPoint 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 WellPoint plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes WellPoint?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement. Then verify the specific WellPoint 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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