Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute has been dedicated to serving the Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our practice has been recognized as a reliable center for evaluations, medical and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as a place to obtain an expert second opinion.
Our orthopedic doctors will guide you through the right treatment for you. Dr Wassef is an incredibly skilled surgeon who treats his patients like good friends. In less than 5 weeks after my hip replacement, I was back on the dance floor. My physical therapist was so impressed with my recovery that he released me after 12 sessions of therapy.
Our orthopedic doctors will guide you through the right treatment for you. Dr Wassef is an incredibly skilled surgeon who treats his patients like good friends. In less than 5 weeks after my hip replacement, I was back on the dance floor. My physical therapist was so impressed with my recovery that he released me after 12 sessions of therapy.
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Ezzat W. Wassef, M.D
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In 1977 Dr. Ezzat Wassef was one of the original founders of the "Lakewood Orthopaedic Medical Group." In 1988 the name of the group was changed to "Lakewood Orthopaedic, Surgical, and Medical Group." Over the years our main office was located in Lakewood, with satellite offices in Long Beach, Downey, and Los Alamitos.
Christopher Combs, M.D
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Christopher Combs, MD, obtained his undergraduate degree at Wabash College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with honors. He completed his internship and orthopaedic surgical residency at Harbor-UCLA medical center, serving as chief resident.
Andrew J. Wassef, M.D
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Andrew J. Wassef, M.D. is a fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and the treatment of arthritic conditions affecting the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Wassef is a native of Southern California, raised in Long Beach where he currently practices.
Payam Farjoodi, M.D
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Dr. Payam Farjoodi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who provides consultation and treatment for patients with both common and complex spinal disorders and deformities. He provides his patients with the latest knowledge in minimally invasive techniques to maximize patient recovery and function while reducing post-operative pain.
Richard Ahn, M.D
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Richard Ahn, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgeries. He is a dedicated physician who is committed to provide the highest level of care to improve treatment outcomes of all of his patients.
His approach maximizes the use of non-operative treatments as a means to help patients avoid surgery; however, he will perform surgery when necessary to provide patients with the best treatment for their injury or ailment.Dr. Ahn graduated from the University of California, San Diego with double majors in Biochemistry and Economics.
His approach maximizes the use of non-operative treatments as a means to help patients avoid surgery; however, he will perform surgery when necessary to provide patients with the best treatment for their injury or ailment.Dr. Ahn graduated from the University of California, San Diego with double majors in Biochemistry and Economics.
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