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Ralph A. Gambardella, MD

Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics

• Past Member, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Board of Directors

Office: 310-665-7200

I specialize in the treatment of injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow with a specific interest in cartilage injuries. I serve as a medical advisor on numerous advisory boards and often deliver academic and industry conference lectures on the topic of cartilage repair techniques and practice.

Specialties
  • Sports Medicine
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Knee
Provider Info
Sex

Male

Language(s)

English

Experience

99 Years

Education
  • University of Southern California – Medical Doctorate, 1977
  • Tufts University – Internship, General Surgery, 1978
  • University of Southern California – Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic – Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 1983
Professional Memberships
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • International Cartilage Repair Society
  • Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association
Sports Affiliations
  • Orthopaedic Consultant, Loyola Marymount University Athletics
  • Orthopaedic Consultant, University of Southern California Athletics
Achievements
  • Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Accolades
  • 2010 thru 2018 – Super Doctor, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 2016 – Industry Physician Leader to Know, Becker’s ASC Review
  • 2015 – Hollywood’s Top Doctors, The Hollywood Reporter
  • 2015 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2014 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2013 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2012 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2012 – Patient’s Choice Award
  • 2012 – Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award
  • 2011 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2010 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2010 – Super Doctor, Los Angeles Magazine
  • 2009 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2008 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2007 – America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
Support Team
  • Eva Downey, Practice Coordinator
  • Thelma Hambrick, Clinical Staff

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