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Dr. Christopher Combs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Christopher Combs, MD
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Dr. Christopher Combs, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakewood, CA.
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Dr. Christopher Combs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Lakewood, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Combs, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakewood, CA.

About

Dr. Combs graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE. Dr. Christopher Combs, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakewood, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Combs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. Dr. Combs has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Combs received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Combs' office accepts new patients. Dr. Combs is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Vertebroplasty

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Locations

  1. 1 Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical & Medical Group
    5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 633-3787
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical & Medical Group
    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 320, Long Beach, CA 90808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 348-4588
  3. 3 Sarbpaul S Bhalla MD A Medical Corp.
    3610 Long Beach Blvd Ste 202, Long Beach, CA 90807
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 427-8119

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Combs
4.1
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Feb 06, 2025
It was a great experience. Dr. Combs is patient and very personable, answered all of my questions. My hip surgery went very well. I highly recommend him.
Carole R. — Feb 06, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Combs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Combs' profile.

Dr. Christopher Combs, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Lakewood Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Combs, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, Lakewood, CA