Scott M. Graham
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, 
Laguna Woods, CA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Dr. Graham is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon.

Residency

UC Irvine Medical Center

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Sports Medicine , 2000 - 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Specialty Surgery Center Of Irvine
Memorial Care Surgery Center Laguna Woods

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

2025 Orange Coast Top Doctor

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Optima Health
  • HMO
  • POS
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
24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Other Locations
OrthoWest
24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Graham 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
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Is Dr. Scott M. Graham a top-rated expert for Frozen Shoulder?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott M. Graham is classified as an Distinguished expert for Frozen Shoulder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Scott M. Graham specialize in?

While Dr. Scott M. Graham is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Scott M. Graham accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott M. Graham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-586-3200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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