South County Orthopedic Specialists | Orthopedic Surgeon Irvine
Orthopedic Surgery • Laguna Beach, CA • Since 1974
About
South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS) is a private medical practice of orthopedic surgeons serving Irvine, Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, and surrounding Orange County areas. Key details: - Established 1974; headquartered in Laguna Woods, CA. - 6 U.S. offices (including Irvine and Laguna Hills/Laguna Woods areas) with a team of 31 staff. - Specialties: orthopedics including sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder/elbow, knee/hip, foot and ankle, spine, arthritis/joint replacement, imaging (MRI/X-ray), and physical therapy. - Contact: 949-586-3200; email info@scosortho.com - Website: scosortho.com - Notable notes: Also referenced with aliases such as South County Orthopedic Specialists or SCOS Orthopedic Specialists. Serves in/outpatient orthopedic care with a presence in Irvine, Laguna Woods, and surrounding locales.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
24331 El Toro Road Suite 200 Laguna Woods, CA 92637; 22 Odyssey Suite 205 Irvine, CA 92618; 18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 100 Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 3851 Katella Avenue, Suite 150 Los Alamitos, CA 90720; 1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 306 Placentia, CA 92870; Yorba Linda Physical Therapy, 20515 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite D-10 Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Phone
949-586-3200
info@scosortho.com
Opening Hours
Practice Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
Transparent Self-Pay Prices for our Patients
FAQs
Do you offer self-pay options?
Yes, Transparent Self-Pay Prices for our Patients.
What are the practice hours?
Practice Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades, Vitals, Wheree: 7.7/10 (Multiple physician-specific ratings across platforms; not a single consolidated group rating)
Patients praise
- Attentive and professional care from physicians and PAs/NPs
- Clear and detailed explanations of diagnoses and treatment options
- Successful surgical outcomes and effective pain management reported by many patients
- Friendly, courteous, and compassionate clinical staff
Common complaints
- Challenges with appointment scheduling
- Long wait times
- Difficulties reaching the office by phone
- Reports of unorganized or scatterbrained administrative/front office staff
"Dr. Gurbani repaired my ankle. I had a painless experience and healed beautifully. He is a wonderful surgeon and extremely nice too."
— South County Orthopedic Specialists Patient Testimonials"The front office girl appeared to be scatterbrained and unorganized. She failed to give me back my Ins card and I didn't realize it until after I returned home."
— South County Orthopedic Specialists Patient TestimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- We’re excited to welcome Lizeth Rivera, OTD, OTR/L, to our South County Orthopedic Specialists team! — Oct 8, 2025
- We’re excited to welcome Lauren Azzam, OTR/L, to our Hand Therapy team! — Apr 14, 2026
- Congrats to Liz Rivera, OT, OTR/L, CHT for passing her hand therapy certification examination! — Dec 10, 2025
- Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds 11 physicians - Becker’s Spine Review — Oct 29, 2025
- Hoag Doctor Receives Prestigious Award for Clinical Science in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Corona del Mar California — Oct 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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