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Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group is a private medical practice specializing in orthopedic care and sports medicine for families and athletes, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Santa Maria, CA. The group operates 5 office locations across California (Santa Maria HQ; Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and an additional Pismo Beach site). Services focus on orthopedic care and sports medicine. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices; Private, for-profit - Locations: 5 California offices (including San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach) - Contact: Main numbers 805-541-4600 and 805-473-4949 - Website: centralcoastortho.com If your query is specifically about orthopedic surgeons in San Luis Obispo, note that they have a San Luis Obispo location (862 Meinecke Ave Ste 100) and offer orthopedic and sports medicine services through Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group.

Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

862 Meinecke Avenue, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405; 921 Oak Park Blvd., Suite 204, Pismo Beach, CA 93449; 2342 Professional Parkway, Suite 200, Santa Maria, CA 93455; 322 Posada Lane, Suite A, Templeton, CA 93465

Phone

(805) 541-8716

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Shoulder surgery
  • Knee surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Orthopedic care for families and athletes

Team

  • James C. Kasper, Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine — M.D.
  • Otto J. Schueckler, Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine — M.D.

Insurance & Payment

  • Blue Shield of California's Covered California insurance plans

online payments via pay portal

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Do you accept Blue Shield of California's Covered California insurance plans?

Yes, we now accept Blue Shield of California's Covered California insurance plans!

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp/MapQuest: 3.0 out of 5 stars

Patients praise

  • Patients frequently praise the medical expertise and surgical outcomes of the doctors and PAs
  • Many reports of successful joint replacements and recovery experiences
  • Commendations for compassionate care from specific surgeons and staff members
  • Appreciation for thorough explanations of treatment options and efficient clinical care

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor front desk customer service, including rudeness, unresponsiveness, and long hold times
  • Frustration with scheduling and appointment cancellations
  • Allegations of medical negligence and malpractice lawsuits, including a high-profile case involving incorrect prosthetic sizing
  • Occasional complaints about bedside manner or lack of compassion in administrative interactions

"Front desk staff is horrible. Zero accountability for their mistakes and zero compassion."

— Yelp/MapQuest Review

"Dr. Schueckler (shoulder and knee surgeon) and the staff are exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what he does."

— Official Group Website Testimonial

"The lawsuit alleges Laird, Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group and French hospital had advanced knowledge and expertise to know the prosthetic was the wrong size and inserted it anyways."

— San Luis Obispo Tribune Reporting

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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