General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  Dr. Erfanian was an assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007 to 2012. There, he was directly involved in the training of medical students and plastic and orthopaedic residents. He received the Outstanding Teaching Award multiple years while at UNC and was also involved in teaching surgical anatomy to medical students and residents. He has extensive experience in the treatment of complicated hand and wrist injuries, including fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, hand and upper extremity tumors, microvascular reconstruction, nerve repair, endoscopic nerve decompression, wrist arthroscopy, arthritis of the hand, and treatment of congenital hand differences.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Pediatric Care
  Specializes in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery in Pediatrics and Adults with a Special Interest in Fractures and Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Microsurgery.
• Primary Care
  Primary care sports medicine physicians are experts in the field of sports medicine. They are involved in research and education and also have a tremendous amount of hands-on experience. Either through advanced fellowship training or through years of clinical experience, primary care sports medicine physicians have learned the skills to take care of athletes of all ages, sports and levels of competition. Some of them serve as team physicians to professional sports teams or are personal physicians to elite level athletes. However, they all have experience in taking care of the collegiate or high school athlete and have a broad knowledge of most sports from team sports to extreme sports. Many sports medicine physicians also are or were athletes themselves and therefore have firsthand experience in how injuries and illnesses specifically affect athletes.
• Family Practice
  Board certified in sports medicine, Dr. Blecher is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  He then graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. After medical school, he completed his residency in UCLA's Family Medicine program at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. This training provided him with knowledge in various aspects of internal medicine, women's health, and pediatrics that could be applied to the broad field of sports medicine.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Dr. Michael Bahk graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in English studies. Within his English studies, he was selected to participate in a select writing major and was ultimately awarded the Edwin L. Shuman Essay Award and graduated summa cum laude. He was also a part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and attended medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated as one of the top in his class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) distinctions. He was also awarded the American Academy of Neurology Award for Excellence in Neurological Science upon graduation.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Dr. Auerbach has been involved in both basic science and clinical research, giving presentations at national and international meetings on hand and upper extremity anatomy, surgical reconstruction and skin grafting. Dr. Auerbach is a consultant for a number of orthopedic technology companies and is an inventor of surgical instruments with several United States Patents. He has authored textbook chapters and technique guides on the fixation of hand fractures and endoscopic carpal tunnel release, as well as wrist, elbow and shoulder arthroscopy.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  As a fellowship-trained physician, Dr. Gazmarian enjoys the challenges of treating multiple nonsurgical orthopedic conditions. His goal in patient treatment is to maximize daily function and activity and to provide his patients with excellent service and compassionate care so optimal musculoskeletal health may be restored. Dr. Gazmarian utilizes the latest advancements in musculoskeletal ultrasound technology to diagnose conditions, as well as treat the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle with ultrasound guided injections.
• MRI
  “Dr. Ramin was very thorough in his examination. He showed concern for my well-being and took the time to explain treatment. He explained my test results and offered treatment options to help me heal. I have a shoulder injury that, initially, Dr. Ramin thought might be a rotator cuff tear. X-rays were taken in the office on my initial visit. Dr. Ramin did various tests to check my mobility. I was sent for an MRI, and once the results showed no tear, I had a cortisone shot and started PT. Dr. Ramin even said to call if I needed a follow-up. You don't hear that from doctors. I really appreciate the time he took with me. His staff is also very friendly. My requests for appointments and prescriptions were attended to quickly. I am very happy with my experience and would recommend him to others.”
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  He then earned his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Gazmarian completed his formal medical training with a general surgery internship at UCLA-Harbor General Hospital. His interest in musculoskeletal disorders led him back to UC-Irvine, where he completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine.
• Orthopedics
  An active member of the orthopedic community, Dr. Bala maintains memberships in the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a passion for innovating and contributing to the field. He has published/presented over 100 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, textbook chapters, and surgical techniques. In addition to these academic pursuits, Dr. Bala is involved in the design process for medical devices and has worked with novel surgical start-up companies. The combination of his training and his dedication to the field of orthopedics enables him to provide the best care for his patients.
• Sciatica
  Dr. Gazmarian has an interest conservative spinal care and rehabilitation, for the more difficult conditions he performs spinal injections (epidurals/facet blocks) under fluoroscopy for sciatica and spine arthritis. He also performs electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCS) testing to assess neuromuscular injuries.
• Arthroscopy
  Carlos Guanche, MD, is a world-renown expert in hip and shoulder arthroscopy as well as complex shoulder reconstruction. In the 20 years he has been in practice, Dr. Guanche has treated thousands of patients, many whose professional lives depend on his skilled hands to bring them back from debilitating injury to center stage—and center court. Faced with career-threatening conditions, professional athletes and world famous entertainers have entrusted their well-being to Dr. Guanche.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Etcheverry is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
• Joint Replacement
  Having had so many family members undergo joint replacement, Dr. Bala has seen firsthand the positive impact it has had on their lives. His treatment philosophy revolves around caring for each patient as if they were his own family, dedicating his efforts to both surgical and non-surgical treatment to help them achieve the best possible results.
• Hand Surgery
  Dr. Hanker is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He has an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at USC. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Serving as the premier educator of orthopedic surgery techniques to surgeons around the world, Southern California Orthopedic Institute is headquartered in Van Nuys, with locations in Bakersfield, Simi Valley, Westlake, Valencia, Beverly Hills, and Porter Ranch.
• Neurosurgery
• Arthroscopy
  He spent a year in subspecialty training as a Fellow in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital/Medical College of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Auerbach is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is a Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council Department of Industrial Relations.
• Ingrown Toenails
• Hip Replacement
  “Everything about my experiences with Dr. Guanche was ideal. He was caring, communicative, responsive, and, based on my recovery, did a great job implanting my hip replacement. I have nothing but the best to say about Dr. Guanche.”
• Knee Replacement
  Board Certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement. Each year, he performs over 900 joint replacements. He was specialty trained in hip and knee replacement at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the specialty society for surgeons focused on hip and knee replacement.
• Knee Arthroscopy
  Dr. Kwak returned to Southern California to become more involved in teaching and clinical research and to focus his skills in hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy. He has published a book chapter on hip arthroscopy and has contributed research in nationally recognized peer-reviewed journals regarding cartilage restoration and ligament reconstruction and repair. In addition, he has spoken and presented his research at national and international society meetings and remains active in teaching other orthopaedic surgeons the latest techniques and advances of arthroscopic surgery, serving as an associate Master Instructor in hip and shoulder arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Surgical experience is broad, including areas of the knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, foot, and ankle, with special emphasis on arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, foot, and ankle.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery

Dermatologists

• Corns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  The field of medicine is vast and constantly changing. As new science and technology evolves, so too does the practice of medicine and the advancement of its subspecialties. One such advancement is the development of the field of sports medicine. Traditionally sports medicine has dealt with musculoskeletal injuries sustained by the athlete and thus has classically been a responsibility assumed by the orthopedic surgeon. However, as the influence of sports and athletics rapidly expanded within our culture it became clear that medical care for the athlete meant more than just orthopedic care for the professional or elite athlete. It also meant care for people who participated in recreational athletics or simply used exercise to stay healthy and active.
• Physical Therapy
  “I got both total knee replacements with Dr. Bala. After physical therapy and exercises at home, I had a good range of motion and returned to regular activity. On every visit, I have had attention and honest recommendations for helping my knees recover. Thank you.”
• Tennis Elbow
• Flatfoot Correction
• Ankle Sprain

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Etcheverry obtained his bachelor's degree in biology from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, California. He then went on to earn his doctorate of podiatric medicine from California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California.
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
  Specializes in surgery of the foot and ankle and has extensive experience in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot and ankle injuries and conditions.
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Hammertoes
• Ingrown Toenails
• Metatarsalgia
• Foot Neuroma
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Podiatric Surgery
  “Dr. Jaivin performed surgery on my foot this past February. I had a previous surgery from a doctor from another facility, which had not healed properly. Dr. Jaivin corrected problems, which were not resolved in the previous surgery. I had consulted with several doctors, who would not perform the surgery. I spent months researching doctors. It appeared that Dr. Jaivin was the best doctor for my surgery. Both Dr. Jaivin and his staff were awesome! My medical care and results of my surgery were better than I ever expected. I would recommend Dr. Jaivin to anybody requiring foot surgery!”