Dr. Gary Brazina, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has been practicing for 44 years. He graduated from Temple Univ Sch Of Med in 1974 and specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.Read his story
Gary Brazina MD, INC
11710 Wilshire Blvd # Pacificcoastsportsmedicine
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 821-2222
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
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Dr. Brazina's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Brazina "As a board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brazina has served as team physician to the Los Angeles Blades and as a consultant to the Joeffrey Ballet, the Southern California Cheetahs Track Club, and the Sports Club LA. He has also served both on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Body Builders and as a second opinion physician for the NFL Players Association. Presently, he is team physician for the Los Angeles Heat Football Team. Dr. Brazina serves on the editorial board of Women's Fitness Magazine and is on the advisory board and regular contributor to Max Sports and Fitness Magazine. He has been featured in featured in articles published in Redbook, Shape, Sports Illustrated, Elle and, First for Women magazines. He appears regularly on CNN, LA Today, E! Entertainment, The Home Show, Skiing America, KTLA Morning News, and Aspen Today. Fellow American College of Surgeons Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Qualified Medical Examiner State of California"
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Brazina "Dr. Gary Brazina is dedicated to providing his patients with the best quality care, the newest surgical techniques, and the latest protocols in conservative care. First and foremost, his emphasis is always on the patients' individual and specific needs."
2 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
36 Conditions Treated
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Elbow Injuries
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Industrial Injury
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
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17 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Steroid Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of PittsburghUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Temple Univ Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1974
- Temple HospInternship Hospital | Completed
- Jefferson HospResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Brazina has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
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