The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 357 doctor with experience in Osteochondritis Dissecans near California, US. Of these, 305 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shea is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shea is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteonecrosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Edmonds is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Egger is an Orthopedics provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Egger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Compartment Syndrome, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Nicholas A. Abidi
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Helping my patients improve their function and return to their normal, active lives is what makes me the happiest about my profession. Dr. Abidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    400 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Tocci is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tocci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Tocci is currently accepting new patients.

    Nick L. Gunasayan
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Nurse Practitioner

    Nick L. Gunasayan, DPM Private Practice

    San Luis Obispo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gunasayan has served the communities on the Central Coast since 2002. He is active in the community providing education to diabetic support groups, home health care agencies, and local shoe stores and senior groups. From his family to yours, we offer his services to help you achieve a healthy and active life free from pain. Mr. Gunasayan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

    Kenneth H. Akizuki
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    West Coast Sports Institute

    2250 Hayes St, Ste 208, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Akizuki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Brandon Tullis
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Podiatric Medicine

    Briggsmore Specialty Center

    1409 East Briggsmore Avenue, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Tullis is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Modesto, California. Dr. Tullis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Advanced Surgical Associates

    200 Jose Figueres Ave, Suite 225, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Barrett is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialty training in Sports Medicine. His practice mastery extends to all arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder in addition to knee and shoulder replacement.Dr. Barrett graduated with honors from University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. He subsequently attended medical school at the prestigious Case Western Medical School where he simultaneously received a his medical doctorate and a Master's degree in Anatomy. He went on to pursue his clinical training in the field of orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, studying under some of the greats of orthopedics. It was at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Barrett underwent extensive training in joint replacement surgery as well as general orthopedics. Dr. Barrett finished his subspecialty sports training at Stanford University under the tutelage of giants in field of Sports medicine like Marc Safran MD, Timothy McAdams MD, Gary Fanton MD, and Jason Dragoo MD. Throughout his career, Dr. Barrett has been active in advancing the field of orthopedics and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, research grants, and book chapters. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bugbee is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bugbee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthritis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Office

    625 Citracado Pkwy Ste 204, 
    Escondido, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Chambers is an Orthopedics provider in Escondido, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics

    Baldwin Park Medical Center

    1011 Balwin Park Boulevard, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raffy Mirzayan is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Mirzayan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mirzayan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics At Huntington

    800 S Raymond Ave Fl 2, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Harris is an Orthopedics provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Pennock is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Pennock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Orthopedics

    Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - Orthopedics Department

    4760 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Kessler is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kessler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics

    Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic Center

    1630 E Herndon Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Glaser is an Orthopedics provider in Fresno, California. Dr. Glaser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Orthopedics
    363 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steve Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Office

    725 Welch Rd Rm 1860, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Blankenberg is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blankenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans
    400 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Spragg is an Orthopedics provider in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Spragg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Spragg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteochondritis Dissecans?

    Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition that occurs when a piece of cartilage and the thin layer of bone beneath it, separates from the end of the bone. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience pain, weakness and/or decreased range of motion in the affected joint if the cartilage and bone travel into the joint space. In most cases, the exact underlying cause is unknown. Rarely, the condition can affect more than one family member (called familial Osteochondritis dissecans); in these cases, Osteochondritis dissecans is caused by changes in the ACAN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor in California, US?

    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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteochondritis Dissecans 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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