The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Laguna Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Laguna Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 248 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Laguna Beach, CA. Of these, 186 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    David A. Molho
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Rd, Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Molho is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Molho has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Molho is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert L. Montgomery
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Montgomery has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Christopher J. Veneziano
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Veneziano is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Veneziano has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    David M Ashkenaze MD

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ashkenaze is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Ashkenaze has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Park is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Marandola is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Marandola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Marandola is currently accepting new patients.

    Scott M. Graham
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Graham is a native of Santa Barbara where at Dos Pueblos High School, he competed on their waterpolo, basketball, volleyball and tennis team as a multi-team Varsity Letterman earning All CIF 4A Honors in the 1980’s.After obtaining his BS from USC and graduating from USC School of Medicine, he completed a residency in Orthopedics at UC Irvine Medical Center; one of the premiere “Hands On” training centers for orthopedic surgeons. During his residency, Dr. Graham worked at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic as an assistant team physician with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anaheim Angels.Dr. Graham then traveled to the prestigious Cleveland Clinic for further training with a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. During his Fellowship, he was the Team Physician and Orthopedic Consultant for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and the WNBA’s Cleveland Rockers. He worked at the NFL Combines evaluating players for the NFL Draft process along with Rookie and Veterans Camps.During his training, Dr. Graham has published many research articles in peer reviewed journals, has presented Nationally and Internationally his work and has received notable awards for his work in Sports Medicine research. Dr. Graham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    Abraham D. Kim
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    OrthoWest

    18785 Brookhurst St., Suite 100, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Kim is an Orthopedics provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Michael Gillman MD Inc

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gillman is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Gillman has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Karim Abdollahi MD Inc

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Abdollahi is an Orthopedics provider in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Abdollahi has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

    Ajay N. Gurbani
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    OrthoWest

    24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gurbani is a board-certified, fellowship trained Orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in Foot and Ankle surgery. He is an Orange County native, and is happy to provide care to the community that he grew up in. Prior to joining SCOS, he practiced for several years as faculty at UCLA.Dr. Gurbani completed his undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University. Following this, he completed medical school and Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA. He then completed his orthopaedic Foot and Ankle fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, training with leaders within the field, before returning home to Southern California. Dr. Gurbani has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored chapters in textbooks, and presented his work at national and international meetings. He serves as a peer reviewer for Foot and Ankle International journal, and is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Gurbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Newport Orthopedic Institute

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David So is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. So is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Pycnodysostosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Newport Orthopedic Institute-Newport Beach

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Caillouette is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Caillouette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Institute Of Newport Beach LTD. Partnership

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Nassif is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nassif is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Orthopedic Institute Of Newport Beach LTD. Partnership

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Siljander is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Siljander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Newport Orthopedic Institute-Newport Beach

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaunak Desai is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Newport Orthopedic Insitute

    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hafiz Kassam is an Orthopedics provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kassam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Herbert Eidt is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Eidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Fitzpatrick is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Elzik is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Elzik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Synovitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Elzik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Laguna Beach, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Osteoarthritis doctor near Laguna Beach, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Osteoarthritis doctors near Laguna Beach, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Osteoarthritis doctors near Laguna Beach, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Laguna Beach, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Laguna Beach, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Osteoarthritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Osteoarthritis doctors near Laguna Beach, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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