Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in California, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in California. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    John Gainor, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice

    John Gainor, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    David Bradford, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice

    David Bradford, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Lucille Chaille, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA19+ years in practice

    Lucille Chaille, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  4. #4

    Stephen Choi, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA15+ years in practice

    Stephen Choi, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  5. #5

    Jesus Fajardo, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA12+ years in practice

    Jesus Fajardo, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.

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  6. #6

    Afshin Anoushiravani, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA8+ years in practice

    Afshin Anoushiravani, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2018.

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  7. #7

    Gabriel Bouz, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA7+ years in practice

    Gabriel Bouz, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2019.

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  8. #8

    Steven Burekhovich, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryCalifornia, CA6+ years in practice

    Steven Burekhovich, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

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