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John M. Itamura, MD

Orthopaedics

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323-307-8913

Fax: 323-881-8645

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Los Angeles - Boyle Heights

1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave #1400

Los Angeles, CA

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4.8

796 Ratings

43 Reviews

4.8

796 Ratings

43 Reviews

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Los Angeles - Boyle Heights

1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave #1400

Los Angeles, CA

Scheduling

In person visits

Languages

English,

Gender

Male

Experience

34 Years

Locations

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Los Angeles - Boyle Heights

34.050735 -118.217432

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Los Angeles - Boyle Heights

1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave #1400

Los Angeles, CA 90033

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(310) 665-7200

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

When you arrive

Paid Parking. Enter from Cesar E Chavez Ave. between N Boyle Street and N State Street. 0-15 mins - free, 15-30 mins - $2, 31 mins - 1hr - $3.50, 1 hr 01 min - 1 hr 30 mins - $5, Max $6.50

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(310) 665-7200

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

When you arrive

Paid Parking. Enter from Cesar E Chavez Ave. between N Boyle Street and N State Street. 0-15 mins - free, 15-30 mins - $2, 31 mins - 1hr - $3.50, 1 hr 01 min - 1 hr 30 mins - $5, Max $6.50

Experience

Specialties

Area in which a healthcare provider is highly trained and often board certified.

Orthopaedics

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Sub Specialties

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Shoulder & Elbow

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Programs

Cedars-Sinai clinical programs this provider is part of:

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Clinical Expertise

Area in which a healthcare provider has additional training or expertise.

Elbow arthroscopy and reconstruction
Periarticular fractures of the shoulder and elbow
Primary and revision elbow arthroplasty
Primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty
Shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction

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Education & Training

Massachusetts General Hospital- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Fellowship - Completed 1996
W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Fellowship - Completed 1995
Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency - Completed 1994
Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery

Internship - Completed 1990
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Medical School - Completed 1989

Achievements

1

Board Certifications
5

Awards and Honors

Board Certifications

Orthopaedics

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Awards and Honors

Member-American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member-Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Member-California Orthopaedic Association
Member-American Medical Association
Member-American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Association

Board Certifications

Orthopaedics

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Awards and Honors

Member-American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member-Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Member-California Orthopaedic Association
Member-American Medical Association
Member-American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Association

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Insurances

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Cedars-Sinai location or provider is included in your network.

Insurances

3
- Aetna ACO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
3
- Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
- Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
- Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
4
- Anthem Blue Cross ACO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
3
- Blue Shield California HMO
- Blue Shield California MAH
- Blue Shield California PPO
1
- Cal Optima
2
- CareMore HMO
- CareMore MAH
3
- Cigna ACO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
1
- Coventry/First Health PPO
1
- Gold Coast PPO
3
- Health Net HMO
- Health Net MAH
- Health Net PPO
2
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart vWC
1
- Humana (ChoiceCare) PPO
1
- Medi-Cal MCD
2
- Medicare MCR
- Medicare RR
3
- Multiplan (Beechstreet) PPO
- Multiplan (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
- Multiplan, Inc. PPO
4
- United Healthcare ACO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare MAH
- United Healthcare PPO

- Aetna ACO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
- Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
- Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
- Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross ACO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
- Blue Shield California HMO
- Blue Shield California MAH
- Blue Shield California PPO

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

796 Total Ratings

43 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

5.0

Dr itamura was wonderful. Approachable and gave me the time I needed. His fellow was also very good

Reviewed Jan 21, 2023 ago
5.0

This is my 6th visit with Dr. Itamarui, and he us the MAN, the GOAT!! If I know of anyone who has broken shoulders or elbows I recommend him. He's the best.

Reviewed Jan 16, 2023 ago
5.0

Very Good

Reviewed Jan 15, 2023 ago
5.0

Relieved that symptoms were within the scope of healing process.

Reviewed Jan 13, 2023 ago
4.75

No mention of any risks about my surgery.

Reviewed Dec 27, 2022 ago
5.0

Post visit follow up communication was excellent

Reviewed Dec 25, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr I explained things so I could understand. I really appreciated it

Reviewed Dec 21, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr. Itamura is an exceptional provider!

Reviewed Dec 17, 2022 ago
5.0

I was duly impressed with the explanation, analysis and treatment that was offered, which was far less burdensome and invasive than the shoulder replacement surgery that I was told a few days earlier was the only thing that could be done to resolve the pain and restricted motion that I was experiencing.

Reviewed Dec 17, 2022 ago
5.0

My appointment with Dr. Itamura was great. He even contacted another surgeon who was involved in my care and we joked about the details of the past surgery.

Reviewed Dec 16, 2022 ago
5.0

The PA was very knowledgeable and answered my questions fully

Reviewed Dec 14, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr Itamura is the best physician I ever had. He is an extremely competent doctor, and also extremely kind and gentle

Reviewed Dec 7, 2022 ago
5.0

Could not ask for anything better

Reviewed Nov 22, 2022 ago
5.0

#1 orthopedics Dr

Reviewed Nov 22, 2022 ago
5.0

I've said it all!

Reviewed Nov 11, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr. Itamura is Excellent. I wish all my doctors were as expert, thoughtful, straightforward, organized, clear, open, and up-to-date with current research and science.

Reviewed Nov 8, 2022 ago
5.0

Excellent physician/surgeon. Extremely sensitive to concerns and always has answers to my questions.

Reviewed Nov 1, 2022 ago
2.5

Doctor said several times that he "dreads" the particular surgery I need and did all he could to dissuade me. When I asked how bad my condition was compared to others that had elected for surgery, he said he couldn't say. So, I get all this but it does not really help me with decision, care, etc.

Reviewed Oct 30, 2022 ago
5.0

The care I got was outstanding, over the top, excellent! Dr Itamura is one of a kind- exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, humble, caring, great communicator . Wants to prevent fractures not just treat them. Able to give you great referrals and relevant literature / patient education. I'm grateful for the privilege of being able to see Dr Itamura!

Reviewed Oct 30, 2022 ago
5.0

I truly appreciate Dr Itamua's expertise, empathy, and concern.

Reviewed Oct 27, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr. Itamura, and his assistant who first came in to get info, are terrific on all levels. Dr. I notices things that no other doctor notices. I wish he could be my doc for more than just shoulder issues!

Reviewed Oct 11, 2022 ago
5.0

Good

Reviewed Oct 8, 2022 ago
5.0

Excellent service by Dr. Itamura who was very attentive to not only the injury but the fact that returning to play is so important for my son.

Reviewed Oct 7, 2022 ago
5.0

Attentive & patient. Explained things well.

Reviewed Sep 29, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr Itamura is excellent in all these areas.

Reviewed Sep 28, 2022 ago
5.0

All good.

Reviewed Sep 23, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr. Itamura is TERRIFIC. Would enthusiastically recommend him

Reviewed Sep 21, 2022 ago
5.0

Very attentive and caring

Reviewed Sep 18, 2022 ago
5.0

Very professional.

Reviewed Sep 14, 2022 ago
5.0

Best medical team visited lately

Reviewed Aug 25, 2022 ago
5.0

One of the most thorough medical visits I've had.

Reviewed Aug 25, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr. Itamora has always been very friendly and caring. He has always shown a lot of concern about my care. He is by far the best doctor I ever had.

Reviewed Aug 18, 2022 ago
4.5

I absolutely would recommend

Reviewed Aug 16, 2022 ago
5.0

Best

Reviewed Aug 13, 2022 ago
5.0

I was very impressed with Dr. Itamura. He was timely in seeing me. Gave me a full exam. Requested the appropriate Xrays. Was not only great technically, but was also personable. I have not had that experience with other orthopedic doctors I have seen for my knee or my back. I would highly recommend Dr. Itamura.

Reviewed Aug 10, 2022 ago
5.0

Great

Reviewed Aug 6, 2022 ago
5.0

Excellent care

Reviewed Jul 29, 2022 ago
5.0

I was very impressed with being treated with dignity and kindness. It was the first time in years that a doctor and a PA talked and interacted with me instead of the computer. Using a scribe was wonderfully novel.

Reviewed Jul 22, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr Itamura is such a special physician. He is empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and highly respectful. He closely listens to my problems and concerns and develops a plan for resolution. He is very kind and I would go to no other physician for orthopedic concerns. I have referred him to everyone that I am associated with.My experience with Dr Itamura have always been excellent.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2022 ago
5.0

Superior medical treatment!

Reviewed Jul 19, 2022 ago
5.0

Dr Itamura was very thorough in his clinical approach and in providing me relevant clinical data on the prognosis and treatment of my R shoulder joint pain from rotator cuff tear.

Reviewed Jul 16, 2022 ago
5.0

In 45 minutes, Dr. Itamura provided me more answers than I had questions. He was thoughtful, engaged, knowledgeable and when I left the visit, I had a clear understanding of my treatment plan going forward.

Reviewed Jul 12, 2022 ago
5.0

Best I've ever had

Reviewed Jul 12, 2022 ago

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