Nimish Kadakia
Experienced in Bursitis
Experienced in Bursitis
3851 Katella Ave, Suite 150, 
Los Alamitos, CA 

Overview

Dr. Kadakia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Chicago native. He obtained his BS in both Kinesiology and Psychology from UCLA. Following his time at UCLA, he completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Kadakia went on to complete his residency in orthopedics at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Throughout his training, he published numerous articles in peer reviewed Orthopedic journals and presented his findings at national Orthopedic conferences.

Dr. Kadakia furthered his training with a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. During his Fellowship, he was the Associate Team Physician for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, MLB’s Minnesota Twins, NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, and NHL’s Minnesota Wild. He participated in the NFL Combines and MLB Spring Training, assisting with player examinations and evaluations. In addition, he was the Team Physician for Division II Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Kadakia has been the team physician for multiple Orange County High Schools, including Beckman and Portola High School. He is serving as the current Chief of Orthopedics at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills. He has practiced in Orange County since 2001 and is currently affiliated with Saddleback and Hoag Hospital systems.

Dr. Kadakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

Graduate Institution
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Specialties
Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Fellowships
Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Hoag Hospital System
Memorial Care Surgery Center Laguna Woods
Memorial Care Long Beach Surgery Center
Specialty Surgery Center Irvine
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Gender
Male
Awards
2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2025 Orange Coast Top Doctor
2025 Super Doctor

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OrthoWest
3851 Katella Ave, Suite 150, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Other Locations
OrthoWest
22 Odyssey, 215, Irvine, CA 92618
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kadakia has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Shoulder Arthroscopy
Frozen Shoulder
Baker Cyst
Wrist Arthroscopy
Femur Fibula Ulna Syndrome
Bursitis
Tennis Elbow
Bursitis of the Heel
Osteoarthritis
Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
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