Specialized Doctors

Doctors on staff are among some of th finest in the Southern California, with years of experience in treating the musculoskeletal system.  Our orthopedic services provide patients with access to physicians with:

• Board certification
• Fellowship training
• Academic faculty appointments
• Affiliations with university hospitals

A Range of Sub-specialty Care

We provide high-quality general orthopedic care and specialized treatment in the following areas:

Hip and Knee Replacement

When arthritis, knee or hip pain severely limits your ability to walk, work or perform even simple activities, knee or hip replacement may be considered.  Of course, replacement is only recommended after careful diagnosis of your joint problem. 

While surgery can be a first step in treating disabling joint pain, treatment is not complete without therapy and rehabilitation.  We work closely with patients from initial consult through surgery and physical therapy.  We strive to ensure every patient recovers to his or her full potential.

Sports Medicine

Lakewood offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of sports-related injuries.  We treat everyone from the seasoned professional athlete to the "weekend warrior."

Hand and Shoulder Surgery

From carpel tunnel syndrome to rotator cuff injuries, our orthopedists are dedicated to delivering specialized services for a wide range of hand and shoulder problems by using advanced treatments, surgery and/or rehabilitation.

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Orthopedic surgeons on staff perform complex foot and ankle procedures, many on an outpatient basis.

Advanced Care

Othopedists on staff are committed to advancing their knowledge and skills.  Their continued involvement in education and research, along with our investment in advanced equipment, enables us to practice some of the latest therapies in sub-specialty orthopedics.

Non-surgical and Post-surgical Care

From diagnosis to surgery to rehabilitation, Lakewood Regional Medical Center provides a continum of treatment and recovery services, including inpatient and outpatient care.  Our programs are designed to help patients recover to their full potential in a supportive setting.  The programs vary, depending on the individual patient's needs.  Post-surgical care helps promote the high level of patient care needed to continually improve function. 

Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation

Located within the Medical Center, therapy services are tailored to each individual's specific needs, starting with assessment, education and a customized therapeutic exercise program.

A team approach to treatment planning allows our specialists to address overlapping medical problems.  We can also design and implement home programs to reinforce the physical and occupational therapies learned.

Occupational Medicine

Our program is dedicated to diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating employees and returning them to work.  We will maintain communication with the employer and continually follow up on the employee's progress.

Community Lecture Series

Whether you're a trained athlete or a weekend warrior, caring for your joints is extremely important.  Our program is a cooperative effort between the hospital and staff physicians who provide orthopedic services.  The emphasis is placed on patient education, preventive measures against injuries, and a focus on joint care.  Our FREE lectures will discuss topics such as hip and knee care, shoulder care, and osteoarthritis.  Our Joint Replacement Coordinator will lead these community lectures, and will provide you a referral to a Joint Replacement physician specialist if needed.  Let us help you better understand the care necessary for healthy joints!

Please call 800.813.4345 to RSVP for any of the following Orthopedic seminars:

• May 31, 2006  - Topic:  Knee Pain
• August 30, 2006  - Topic:  Shoulder Pain
• November 29, 2006 - Topic:  Osteoarthritis

All seminars to be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Hospital Basement Conference Room "B" and are subject to change. 

Click here to view a listing of other community classes offered through Lakewood Regional Medical Center.

For a FREE physician referral, please call us 24 hours a day at: 800.813.4345.