Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists takes care of your musculoskeletal health in a respectful manner using modern techniques to keep you active and feeling your best. We generally follow non-surgical conservative approaches to treat orthopaedic problems. We use highly effective protocols for pain management, physical therapy and rehabilitation. When and if surgery is required, we prefer minimally invasive surgical techniques and use the most up to date technologies in orthopaedic implants. We are clinically and academically active. We teach orthopaedic courses to other doctors, regularly attend continuing medical education courses, research and publish papers in orthopaedic journals, have developed innovative devices used nationally in orthopaedic surgery, and have developed natural musculoskeletal health supplements. We are focused and available. We provide you with one-on-one care. We offer same day appointments for emergencies. We are always available to patients and referring doctors. Our fellowship training means expertise. Our doctors have expertise beyond regular orthopaedic surgery. We are trained in specific orthopaedic subspecialties during fellowships at prominent institutions. We have delivered care for more than 60 years. Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists stands for excellence throughout the Los Angeles region. We have been anchored in the Los Angeles area for more than 60 years. Dr. Donald Spiers and Dr. Lewis Kistler, the two co-founders, ensured that all partnering doctors - Dr. Howard Hambrecht, Dr. Christopher Jessen, and Dr. Russell Vergess – understood that respectful care was paramount. Since 1947, our doctors have served families – children to seniors. We continue to deliver care to sports enthusiasts, seniors, business executives, carpenters, grandmas, moms and dads
Most of our new patients are referred to us by other doctors, friends, and family. We are staff surgeons at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center located in the Los Angeles area. Our practice is the most referred to orthopaedic practice by other doctors at Saint Joseph Medical Center. Doctors refer their patients to us because they know that we are extremely responsive to patients’ needs and report patients’ medical results to the primary care physicians. We are active in the Los Angeles community. Our doctors serve as team doctors for local high schools in the community and often lecture throughout the community about current topics in orthopedics. We provide convenience. In our office, we offer services such as bracing, x-rays, casting, and splinting. These onsite services ensure that you will be properly fitted with the orthotics that best protect you from additional injury. Finally, lab work and physical therapy services are only steps away from our office door. Our practice is technologically up to speed. We record your medical history, condition and treatment digitally by using an Electronic Medical Record system which enables us to have better communication with you and your primary care physician. EMR technology maximizes your privacy.
