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Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 180 Torrance, CA 90505

Phone

310-574-0373

Email

care@commonsclinic.com

Opening Hours

Wed: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM; Fri: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (clinic hours shown; other hours not listed)

Emergency Care

Not specified

Services Offered

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Fracture care
  • Non-surgical joint preservation
  • Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder surgery
  • Knee surgery
  • Hip surgery
  • Cartilage restoration
  • Tendon repair
  • Biceps tendon repair
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Hip arthroscopy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy (implied via treatments and guidance)

Technology & Equipment

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Non-surgical joint preservation
  • Imaging access (streamlined)
  • Injections
  • Physical therapy coordination

Team

  • Allyson Estess, Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon — MD

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carrum
  • Transcarent
  • LanternCare

We work with all major insurance plans and surgical benefit partners; specifics listed on page include Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carrum, Transcarent, LanternCare

Call to schedule; booking/contact for consultation, Insurance-based payment processing implied, We work with all major insurance plans, surgical benefit partners

Languages Spoken

  • English

Pricing

  • Not publicly listed pricing

Current Offers

Initial consultation with specialist — Not disclosed

FAQs

What conditions are treated at the Torrance–Telo location?

Shoulder, hip, knee conditions; sports injuries; fracture care; joint pain; and related orthopedic issues.

What types of treatments are offered?

Non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments, injections, physical therapy, and surgical options as needed.

How do I get started?

Book your consultation—call us to schedule your first visit. Not sure who to see? Our team will help you find the right specialist. Already have someone in mind? You can request a specific doctor online. Meet with a specialist—come in for your initial consultation with one of our expert physicians. Get your care plan—your doctor will work with you to build a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. Whether you need surgery or not, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on getting better.

Do you accept my insurance?

We work with all major insurance plans and surgical benefit partners, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carrum, Transcarent, and LanternCare. Need help understanding your coverage? We’re here for that too—just give us a call.

How soon can I get an appointment?

Most patients are seen within two weeks. If you’re flexible on the provider or location, we can often get you in even faster.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yahoo Local (Sports & Spine Orthopaedics): 4.0 out of 5 (38)
  • Yelp (South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists): 3.4 out of 5 (62)

Patients praise

  • High-quality medical care and expertise from surgeons and doctors
  • Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief
  • Kind, gentle, and attentive bedside manner from specific providers
  • Helpful support staff for some patients

Common complaints

  • Poor administrative/front desk communication
  • Insurance verification errors leading to unexpected costs or denied service
  • Perceived lack of compassion or urgency in emergency situations
  • Dissatisfaction with physical therapy referrals or treatment plans

"I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Borden and his staff. He is the best in the Southbay!"

Yahoo Local review for Sports & Spine Orthopaedics

"Nuccion performed rotator cuff surgery on both my shoulders, on different dates, and I feel like a new person."

Yelp review for South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists Medical Center

"Horrible place... the practice lies about carrying your insurance so you go thinking they accept it then they tell you they don’t..."

Unilocal review for Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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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