Dr. Scott Graham, MD

Orthopedics physician, Laguna Woods, CA

Dr. Graham is a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery physician at South County Orthopedic Specialists who has served as a team physician for professional and school teams.

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopedic surgery

Subspecialty certification

Orthopedic sports medicine

Focus

Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery

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About Dr. Graham

Dr. Graham practices sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at South County Orthopedic Specialists. He studied at USC for his bachelor's degree and graduated from the USC School of Medicine. He did his orthopedics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.

While a resident, he was an assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers and Anaheim Angels through the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. During the fellowship, he served as team physician and orthopedic consultant for the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Rockers.

He has also worked at the NFL Combines, evaluating players for the NFL Draft process. He has been the team physician for Santa Margarita Catholic High School athletics for many years. As a sports medicine specialist, he has treated athletes at nearly all the regional high schools and colleges in North and South Orange County.

He has also served in leadership roles at Concordia University. He grew up in Santa Barbara and played water polo, basketball, volleyball and tennis at Dos Pueblos High School, earning All CIF 4A honors.

Membership and fees

South County Orthopedic Specialists offers affordable orthopedic care for self-pay patients.

Services

Knee arthroscopy Shoulder arthroscopy Minimally invasive surgery PRP treatments Cartilage restoration Cartilage reconstruction Sports medicine for athletes

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

USC

Medical school

USC School of Medicine

Residency

Orthopedics, UC Irvine Medical Center

Fellowship

Sports medicine, Cleveland Clinic

Board certification

Orthopedic surgery (since 2003), with subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine

License

California Verify with the Medical Board of California

NPI

1902809551

Hospital and practice affiliations

South County Orthopedic Specialists

Medical Director of Athletics and Program DirectorAthletic Training, Concordia University

Location

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

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Recognition and research

Awards

Selected as one of the Orange County Medical Association Top Doctors of 2013 in orthopedic surgery.

Named to the Orange County Medical Association Physicians of Excellence 2014 list in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

Received awards for his sports medicine research.

Teaching and research roles

Has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work nationally and internationally.

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Graham board certified?

Dr. Graham has been board certified in orthopedic surgery since 2003. He also holds subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine.

Where did Dr. Graham train?

Dr. Graham graduated from the USC School of Medicine and completed an orthopedics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Where is Dr. Graham's office?

Dr. Graham practices at South County Orthopedic Specialists.

Does Dr. Graham treat athletes?

As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Graham has treated athletes at nearly all the regional high schools and colleges in North and South Orange County. He has also been the team physician for Santa Margarita Catholic High School athletics for many years.