The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 683 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 574 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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683 providers found
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    OrthoWest

    3851 Katella Ave, Suite 150, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Molho is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Molho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Molho is board certified in Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Wassef is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Wassef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Tendinitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wassef is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wassef is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Via Care Community Health Center

    10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanatkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Ronald J. Philipp, D.O., Profes. Corp.

    2255 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is board certified in American Os Bd Family Physicians (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) and American Os Bd Family Medicine/OMT. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Combs is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Combs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Combs is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Combs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required
    5750 Downey Avenue, Suite 308, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prem Ramkumar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ramkumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ramkumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Center For Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramy Elias is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Elias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Elias is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Kailash R. Dhamija, MD Private Practice

    3760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kailash Dhamija is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dhamija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Dhamija is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Dhamija is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Specialties Associates

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shafagh Monazzam is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Monazzam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Monazzam is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Monazzam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Specialties Associates

    701 E 28th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshay Mehta is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kurzweil is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kurzweil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Kurzweil is board certified in American Board Ortho Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Tsai is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tsai is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, Amc

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Warden is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Warden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bowlegs, and Bursitis. Dr. Warden is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahryar Ahmadi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ahmadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Advanced Orthopaedic

    1760 Termino Ave, Ste 208, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Hill is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Fibrous Dysplasia, Tenosynovitis, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hill is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Vannarith So, MD Private Practice

    1777 N Bellflower Blvd, Ste 101, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vannarith So is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. So is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. So is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    M. Jay Jazayeri M.D. Inc.

    2690 Pacific Ave Ste 380, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Jazayeri is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Jazayeri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Internal Medical Group

    2777 Pacific Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    California Orthopedic Institute

    12659 166th St, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darryl Willoughby is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cerritos, California. Dr. Willoughby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Foot Drop, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Willoughby is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Willoughby is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Montes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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