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Nathanael Heckmann, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon with offices in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and in Glendale, California. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Heckmann received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at USC, and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Heckmann actively conducts research and has published over 70 scholarly reviews, research papers, and book chapters.
Dr. Heckmann takes a holistic approach to patient care, working to treat the whole person, rather than merely focusing on a specific area of pain. At all times, he aims to find the solution that offers the least pain and the swiftest recovery. All patients receive a comprehensive care program tailored to their specific needs, and he works closely with them to monitor and assess their healing process each step of the way.
Dr. Heckmann offers a wide range of treatment options, from nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques, to more extensive surgical procedures when necessary. Using state-of-the-art surgical technologies, Dr. Heckmann's services are at the forefront of orthopedic advances. They include Mako™ robotic joint replacement and Intellijoint Surgical® computer-guided navigation for certain knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Patients who partner with Nathanael Heckmann, MD, benefit from leading orthopedic care when they need it most. Call the practice or book an appointment online today.
Carlos Uquillas, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine as well as arthroscopy. He serves patients across Southern California and Los Angeles at his office in Westchester, California.
Dr. Uquillas received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he had a scholarly concentration in clinical research and received a Leland Stanford Junior University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award. Dr. Uquillas completed his residency at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University Langone Medical Center, where he received the Eleanor Kauffman Award for Research in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. He continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital – Los Angeles.
Areas of special interest to Dr. Uquillas include sports medicine, joint preservation, and fracture care. To better serve his patients, Dr. Uquillas is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Uquillas has an appointment at the Cedars Sinai-Kerlan-Jobe Institute and is a team physician for the Los Angeles Angels. Dr. Uquillas is also the head team physician for the Los Angeles Black Storm. He has been an orthopaedic consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Kings. Dr. Uquillas was previously the director of Sports Medicine at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Pasadena, CA.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Associations of North America. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Uquillas is active in research and education. He is part of the Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship academic staff as well as the Cedars Sinai Orthopedic residency program core faculty.
Nathanael Heckmann, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon with offices in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and in Glendale, California. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Heckmann received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at USC, and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Heckmann actively conducts research and has published over 70 scholarly reviews, research papers, and book chapters.
Dr. Heckmann takes a holistic approach to patient care, working to treat the whole person, rather than merely focusing on a specific area of pain. At all times, he aims to find the solution that offers the least pain and the swiftest recovery. All patients receive a comprehensive care program tailored to their specific needs, and he works closely with them to monitor and assess their healing process each step of the way.
Dr. Heckmann offers a wide range of treatment options, from nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques, to more extensive surgical procedures when necessary. Using state-of-the-art surgical technologies, Dr. Heckmann's services are at the forefront of orthopedic advances. They include Mako™ robotic joint replacement and Intellijoint Surgical® computer-guided navigation for certain knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Patients who partner with Nathanael Heckmann, MD, benefit from leading orthopedic care when they need it most. Call the practice or book an appointment online today.
Marc Samson, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center located in Downtown Los Angeles. His mission is to provide exceptional orthopaedic care to individuals living in and around Los Angeles, California.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Samson completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Berkeley, where he majored in biology and graduated with honors. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California Irvine. Dr. Samson completed his surgical internship at New York Medical College and his orthopaedic surgery residency training at New York Medical College and Boston University. In 1997, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University.
Well-versed in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Samson has served as a team physician for numerous high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams, including Stanford University, Boston University, the University of Massachusetts, and the NFL's San Francisco 49'ers.
Dr. Samson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also board-certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital
To better serve more patients, Dr. Samson speaks both Italian and Spanish in addition to English.
Tae Shin, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bringing years of experience in spine surgery and general orthopedics to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center, serving adults and teens living in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Shin earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He subsequently completed an internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Shin completed a spine surgery fellowship at New England Baptist Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. During that time, Dr. Shin also served as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the Tufts University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shin proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Shin enjoys getting to know the people in his care. He takes time to understand their unique symptoms and concerns and develops custom treatment plans that relieve pain and encourage mobility.
Dr. Shin welcomes anyone seeking relief from pain and a more active lifestyle to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center.
Edward K. Nomoto, M.D. is a fellow-ship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. His expertise includes a wide range of surgical interventions to treat the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive techniques and their application in complex reconstructive techniques for the cervical spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and degenerative scoliosis. Dr. Nomoto believes in a patient-centered approach with patient education and understanding as key components to the medical decision-making process.
Dr. Nomoto is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many national spine organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society. He is actively involved in clinical research investigating minimally invasive techniques for the spine and improving patient outcomes. His research has been presented at various spine society meetings and is currently submitted to various peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nomoto participates in global outreach programs to provide care in underserved regions of the world. He also continues to pursue his passion for education by training residents and fellows as well as other surgeons.
Dr. Nomoto graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders.
Dr Nomoto is part of Global Outreach Spines (GSO) team comprised of board certified surgeons who are 100% volunteer’s with allied health professionals to provide medical treatment and surgery to children suffering from the effects of spinal deformities worldwide without charge to the patient or their families.
About GSO Global Spine Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since their establishment in 2013, GSO has run 6 medical mission outreach sites through which they partner with and share expertise with local medical communities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland. Through these sites, GSO has clinically evaluated and treated over 1,000 children and performed over 200 surgeries, all free of charge to patients and their families.
“I felt confident with Dr. Nomoto’s expertise. I appreciated his patience, and his clear explanations of my disease, and what to expect with the treatment he proposed.
I would recommend Dr. Nomoto to my friends and family.”
Dr. Edward Nomoto, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
8436 West 3rd Street
Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Dr. Joseph Cooper, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon 10.5 mi
Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Joe Cooper, MD, offers the best in orthopedic and sports medicine care in the Los Angeles, California, area.
In his Beverly Hills and Brentwood offices, Dr. Cooper provides customized cutting-edge care for fractures, shoulder instability, knee ligament injuries, hip pain, rotator cuff injuries, and other orthopedic conditions and sports injuries.
Dr. Cooper earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and went on to medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. In medical school, he was a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and he graduated with honors.
During his residency at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California, faculty members chose Dr. Cooper as an American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) resident leader and named him as an emerging leader in the world of orthopedic medicine.
Following his residency, Dr. Cooper went on to pursue fellowship training in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery to treat complex sports injuries and knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow disorders.
During his time at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Cooper trained under some of the foremost leaders in the sports medicine field, including Tom Hackett, MD, Peter J. Millett, MD, Marc Philippon, MD, and Matt Provencher, MD.
As part of his fellowship, Dr. Cooper worked directly with professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He currently serves as a team physician for the United States ski and snowboard teams.
Dr. Cooper is a talented surgeon with superior skills in robotic surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and other cutting-edge treatment innovations. He draws upon his knowledge of evidence-based treatments, specialized experience, unique skills, and the latest medical research to help patients achieve a full recovery in the most effective way.
At this time, Dr. Cooper is welcoming new patients. Call the office nearest you or schedule an appointment using online booking now.
“no wait time, everyone knew my name and were all pleasant, Dr, Cooper was super professional but also personal and made me feel at home and comfortable before my procedure.”
Patrick Hill MD is a private medical practice of fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon Patrick S Hill, MD. A part of DOCS Health, Dr. Hill provides exemplary and highly attentive care for patients with all types of back and neck pain in his office in the Beverly Grove area in Los Angeles, California. He is also affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
He diagnoses and treats conditions including cervical stenosis, degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal stenosis, and other types of spinal disease and trauma. In addition, Dr. Hill is a leading specialist in minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, including disc replacements.
Dr. Hill earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Upon earning his MD with honors, Dr. Hill completed an orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. He then completed a spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Dr. Hill uses the most state-of-the-art technology and equipment to expertly perform spine surgeries, including the ExcelsiusGPS® and the MAZOR X STEALTH EDITION™ robotic systems.
For superior spine surgery results, trust the leading Los Angeles orthopedic spine surgeon at Patrick Hill MD. Book an appointment online or call the office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hill today.
Edward K. Nomoto, M.D. is a fellow-ship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. His expertise includes a wide range of surgical interventions to treat the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive techniques and their application in complex reconstructive techniques for the cervical spine, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and degenerative scoliosis. Dr. Nomoto believes in a patient-centered approach with patient education and understanding as key components to the medical decision-making process.
Dr. Nomoto is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many national spine organizations, including the Scoliosis Research Society. He is actively involved in clinical research investigating minimally invasive techniques for the spine and improving patient outcomes. His research has been presented at various spine society meetings and is currently submitted to various peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nomoto participates in global outreach programs to provide care in underserved regions of the world. He also continues to pursue his passion for education by training residents and fellows as well as other surgeons.
Dr. Nomoto graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders.
Dr Nomoto is part of Global Outreach Spines (GSO) team comprised of board certified surgeons who are 100% volunteer’s with allied health professionals to provide medical treatment and surgery to children suffering from the effects of spinal deformities worldwide without charge to the patient or their families.
About GSO Global Spine Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since their establishment in 2013, GSO has run 6 medical mission outreach sites through which they partner with and share expertise with local medical communities in Colombia, Mexico and Poland. Through these sites, GSO has clinically evaluated and treated over 1,000 children and performed over 200 surgeries, all free of charge to patients and their families.
“I felt confident with Dr. Nomoto’s expertise. I appreciated his patience, and his clear explanations of my disease, and what to expect with the treatment he proposed.
I would recommend Dr. Nomoto to my friends and family.”
Dr. Edward Nomoto, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
444 South San Vicente Boulevard
Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90048
5.0(1)
Dr. Jonathan Oheb
Orthopedic Surgeon 12.1 mi
150 S Rodeo Drive
Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Jonathan Oheb, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive training and years of experience in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. In addition to hand, elbow, and shoulder care, he provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee, and ankle, including broken bones and injuries. His patients in Beverly Hills, Encino, and Mission Hills, California, benefit from his expertise and exceptional attention to their orthopedic needs.
With patient comfort and satisfaction as his top priority, Dr. Oheb strives to give each patient a positive experience and customized orthopedic care. His goal is to relieve symptoms and restore function in patients of all ages.
As an avid bodybuilder, Dr. Oheb has firsthand knowledge of the physical and mental challenges active individuals face. In his orthopedic practice, he works closely with each patient, helping them heal, rehabilitate, and return to their activity in optimal health.
Dr. Oheb graduated from SUNY Binghamton University with degrees in economics and chemistry, receiving high honors in chemistry and valedictorian honors in economics. He finished college in three years and stayed at SUNY Binghamton where he attained an MBA in 1.5 years.
Dr. Oheb then went on to pursue his true passion in the care of others. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, graduating in the top 5% of medical students in the country with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He went on to study orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. During his residency, he received extensive training in general orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. From there he went to the Oklahoma Hand Surgery Institute to complete a hand surgery fellowship.
Dr. Oheb is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Oheb has been honored as an exceptional physician by both his peers and his patients. He was most recently awarded the Doctors Choice National Award in orthopedic surgery in 2017, and Super Doctors recognition in both the Los Angeles Times in 2017, Los Angeles Magazine in 2018, and the Los Angeles Times again in 2019.
Dr. Oheb is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients, allowing them to enjoy healthier lifestyles. He approaches his patients with compassion and is driven to learning and developing new ways to improve the well-being of his patients with orthopedic conditions.
Patients drive from all around Los Angeles County just to see Dr. Oheb. Patients travel from areas such as West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, North Hills, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Mission Hills, San Fernando, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sylmar, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and Glendale just to see him!
To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Oheb, please call and schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome.
Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health.
Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.
Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.
He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance.
Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.
He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).
Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery.
In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.
He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.
“Dr.Bhamb is extremely caring and easy to talk to. He fully understands my spine condition and is very helpful for how I can best deal with any problems. I highly recommend anyone to see him who is having back or spine problems. ”
Neil Bhamb, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
2080 Century Park East
Suite 1204
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Sohail Shayfer, MD, gradualted summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha hononrs from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles.
After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through the Tufts University-affiliated hospitals in Boston. He completed two additional fellowships at USC: one in hand surgery through the Joseph H. Boyes program, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine with an emphasis on disorder of shoulder and elbow.
To ensure that his patients receive the latest treatments and care techniques, Dr. Shayfer underwent stringent board testing. He’s currently board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the California Orthopaedic Association.
Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to provide the utmost kindness during each visit. Dr. Shayfer is known for offering comprehensive solutions, caring for patients from the early diagnostic stages, all the way through post-treatment or postoperative periods.
Since Dr. Shayfer is affiliated with the Providence-Cedars Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center. Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.
Jonathan Oheb, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive training and years of experience in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. In addition to hand, elbow, and shoulder care, he provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee, and ankle, including broken bones and injuries. His patients in Beverly Hills, Encino, and Mission Hills, California, benefit from his expertise and exceptional attention to their orthopedic needs.
With patient comfort and satisfaction as his top priority, Dr. Oheb strives to give each patient a positive experience and customized orthopedic care. His goal is to relieve symptoms and restore function in patients of all ages.
As an avid bodybuilder, Dr. Oheb has firsthand knowledge of the physical and mental challenges active individuals face. In his orthopedic practice, he works closely with each patient, helping them heal, rehabilitate, and return to their activity in optimal health.
Dr. Oheb graduated from SUNY Binghamton University with degrees in economics and chemistry, receiving high honors in chemistry and valedictorian honors in economics. He finished college in three years and stayed at SUNY Binghamton where he attained an MBA in 1.5 years.
Dr. Oheb then went on to pursue his true passion in the care of others. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, graduating in the top 5% of medical students in the country with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He went on to study orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. During his residency, he received extensive training in general orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. From there he went to the Oklahoma Hand Surgery Institute to complete a hand surgery fellowship.
Dr. Oheb is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Oheb has been honored as an exceptional physician by both his peers and his patients. He was most recently awarded the Doctors Choice National Award in orthopedic surgery in 2017, and Super Doctors recognition in both the Los Angeles Times in 2017, Los Angeles Magazine in 2018, and the Los Angeles Times again in 2019.
Dr. Oheb is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients, allowing them to enjoy healthier lifestyles. He approaches his patients with compassion and is driven to learning and developing new ways to improve the well-being of his patients with orthopedic conditions.
Patients drive from all around Los Angeles County just to see Dr. Oheb. Patients travel from areas such as West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, North Hills, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Mission Hills, San Fernando, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sylmar, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and Glendale just to see him!
To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Oheb, please call and schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome.
Dr. Kristofer J. Jones is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. As a former intercollegiate athlete, Dr. Jones understands the unique demands and concerns faced by athletes at all levels of participation (from professional to recreational) and his goal is to return patients back to their regular activities using evidence-based medicine to guide his treatment plan. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, where he was a four-year letter winner and All-Conference tailback for the varsity football team. He was awarded the Howell-Murray Alumni Medal upon graduation. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he received the Jonathan Rhoads Prize for Surgical Scholarship. Dr. Jones completed his orthopaedic residency training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, frequently recognized as the #1 Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News & World Report. He subsequently completed a traveling fellowship and acquired further expertise in shoulder and cartilage surgery at specialized centers across Europe, including Lyon & Paris France. Dr. Jones returned to HSS to complete another fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. During this time, he served as assistant team physician for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Red Bulls (MLS), and Iona College Athletics as well as an orthopaedic consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and US Open Tennis Tournament. He is currently the Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and a Team Physician for the UCLA Bruins athletic teams.
Dr. Jones is accomplished in both clinical and laboratory research and has authored more than 100 scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters that have received national recognition and awards within the field of sports medicine. He is frequently invited to teach and lecture on these topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Jones is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" within the field of orthopaedic surgery/sports medicine by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). He also holds memberships and committee positions in several professional organizations including the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), S.T.O.P (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries Outreach Committee, the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the NBA Team Physicians Society, and the NFL Musculoskeletal Injury Committee. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am).
Dr. Jones currently provides care at the UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Westwood on the main hospital campus, as well as the UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
“Very professional and knowledgeable doctor. Very impressed with his overall care and bedside manner. Lillit his scheduler is very responsive and knowledgeable as well. Highly recommend Dr. Jones!”
Dr. Kristofer Jones
Orthopedic Surgeon
100 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 170
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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