Santa Monica Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine • Santa Monica, CA
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
1225 15th St., Suite 2100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone
310-319-1234
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Opening Hours
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Telehealth
Yes (Immediate Care Video Visit mentioned)
Emergency Care
Emergency services available; Immediate Care and Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic information provided
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do walk-ins accepted?
Walk-ins accepted up to 30 minutes before close, depending on patient volume. If walk-in service reaches capacity, an appointment with PCP or Immediate Care Video Visit may be scheduled.
Walk-ins accepted?
Walk-ins accepted up to 30 minutes before close, depending on patient volume. If walk-in service reaches capacity, we will schedule an appointment with your PCP or an Immediate Care Video Visit.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
If this is a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Who can I see at this location?
Find a provider at this location to book an appointment online.
What types of visits are offered?
In-Person Visit and Online Video Visit.
Is there an orthopedic walk-in clinic?
Yes, UCLA Health's Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic provides quick access to high-quality medical care for new injuries affecting bones, joints, tendons or muscles; note: we are unable to see patients younger than 7 at the Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic.
How can I request an appointment with a specialist?
Fill out this form to request an appointment with a specialist.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.6 out of 5 stars (144 reviews)
- WebMD: N/A (single rating not specified) (1 review)
Patients praise
- Access to highly regarded and expert surgeons
- Effective surgical outcomes for many patients
- Professional, compassionate, and accommodating care from some staff members
- Thorough explanations and attentive listening reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Unresponsive or apathetic support staff
- Frustration with appointment scheduling and wait times
- Perceived rushed, impersonal, or cold bedside manner from some clinicians
- Dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes or communication
"Mandelbaum, Knapp, Gerhardt, Soppe and the rest of the surgeons here are some of the top surgeons in the world."
— Yelp review for Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group"Astonishingly unresponsive, apathetic staff with terrible system utilizing texting. Should be efficient... but ultimately results in impersonal, disconnected..."
— Yahoo Local review for Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine GroupSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Biologics and other world-class therapies keep pro athletes and ‘weekend warriors’ at the top of their game | UCLA Health — Feb 19, 2026
- UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center, UCLA Local Healthcare Hub | Santa Monica — Jan 23, 2026
- Ronald Tsao, MD - Sports Medicine - Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care | UCLA Health — May 31, 2026
- Daniel O. Hernandez, MD - Sports Medicine - Family Medicine - Century City Primary & Specialty Care | UCLA Health — May 29, 2026
- Shane A. Hervey, MD - Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children — Nov 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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