About South County Orthopedic Specialists
At South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS), our mission is to provide exceptional orthopedic care that restores mobility, reduces pain, and helps patients return to the activities they enjoy. Since 1974, we have proudly served Orange County with comprehensive musculoskeletal care grounded in experience, innovation, and compassion.
Our team is composed of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians who are widely regarded among the top orthopedic surgeons in the region. Through a commitment to clinical excellence and advanced training, our specialists have earned a reputation as some of the best orthopedic surgeons patients can trust for complex and routine conditions alike. Every member of our team is dedicated to delivering premier-level care with a personalized approach.
Comprehensive Orthopedic Services
SCOS provides a full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments, including:
- Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder)
- Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
- Spine Care and Surgery
- Hand and Upper Extremity Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
- Physical and Hand Therapy
- On-site Diagnostic Imaging
Each treatment plan is carefully tailored to the individual. Our physicians focus on accurate diagnosis, conservative care when appropriate, and advanced surgical solutions when necessary, always prioritizing long-term outcomes and patient education.
A Standard of Excellence
Over decades of service, SCOS has built a reputation for delivering consistent results and compassionate care. Our specialists combine technical precision with thoughtful communication, ensuring patients feel informed and confident at every stage of treatment. This dedication to quality has helped position our physicians among the most respected and premier orthopedic surgeons in Orange County.
Practice Attributes:
- Full-service comprehensive orthopedic care
- All of our experts are fellowship trained, orthopedic sub-specialists
- Free Parking
- Easy drop-off
- Friendly staff
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Digital x-ray department
- In-office procedure rooms
- Knowledgeable orthopedic physician extenders
- Well-trained orthopedic medical assistants, surgery coordinators, schedulers and accounts team.
Serving Communities Across Orange County
To make expert care accessible and convenient, SCOS proudly offers services at multiple locations serving the communities of:
- Irvine
- Huntington Beach
- Fullerton
- Anaheim
- Yorba Linda
- Placentia
- Newport Beach
- Costa Mesa
- Mission Viejo
- Laguna Niguel
Wherever you are, trusted orthopedic expertise is close to home.
Come meet one of our experts today! Call (Fountain Valley), (Irvine), (Los Alamitos) and (Laguna Woods) and we will be happy to direct your care to one of our specialists.

