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Dr. Larry Gersten, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (46)
Map Pin Small Laguna Woods, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Larry Gersten, MD

Dr. Larry Gersten, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Laguna Woods, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 42 years of experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Dr. Gersten, completed a residency at University of Southern California. Patients rated Dr. Gersten an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Gersten works at Practice in Laguna Woods, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gersten's Office Locations

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    South County Orthopedic Specialists
    24331 El Toro Rd Ste 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 586-3200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
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Knee Dislocation
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Larry Gersten, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1417950064
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dr T Mallory
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Southern California
    Residency
    Internship
    • Pennsylvania Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Standford University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Larry Gersten, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gersten is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gersten has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Gersten. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gersten.

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