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Dr. Andrew Wassef, MD

Dr. Andrew Wassef, MD

Hip Surgeon
3828 Schaufele Ave, Ste 320, Long Beach, CA
Dr. Andrew J. Wassef is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and the treatment of arthritic conditions affecting the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Wassef is a native of Southern California who was raised in Long Beach, where he currently practices. He is the proud father of a son and daughter and has a father who is also an orthopedic surgeon and the senior partner of their practice. Growing up, he witnessed how fulfilling a career in orthopedics could be and understood the sacrifices needed to become a successful orthopedic surgeon. He attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and then went on to obtain his medical degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., where his interest in orthopedics further flourished. He completed his orthopedic residency training in Ohio at the University of Toledo Medical Center and returned to Los Angeles for an additional year of specialized fellowship training at the Joint Replacement Institute/LA Orthopedic Institute. In fellowship, he was extensively trained in the treatment of failed total joint replacements, now specializing in complex revision surgeries. He also focused on joint replacements in the younger population and cutting-edge techniques, including robotic-assisted total joint replacement. He continues to support the training of young surgeons and is now the associate director of the LAOI fellowship program. Dr. Wassef is the medical director of the MemorialCare Joint Replacement Program at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. As medical director, Dr. Wassef partners with physician leadership at Long Beach Medical Center to advance innovative treatment options and undertake JRC’s ongoing mission to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Wassef instills the rapid recovery philosophy pioneered by JRC that encourages patients to stand on the same day of surgery and participate in rehabilitation immediately following surgery.

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About Dr. Andrew Wassef

Dr. Andrew J. Wassef is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and the treatment of arthritic conditions affecting the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Wassef is a native of Southern California who was raised in Long Beach, where he currently practices. He is the proud father of a son and daughter and has a father who is also an orthopedic surgeon and the senior partner of their practice. Growing up, he witnessed how fulfilling a career in orthopedics could be and understood the sacrifices needed to become a successful orthopedic surgeon. He attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and then went on to obtain his medical degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., where his interest in orthopedics further flourished. He completed his orthopedic residency training in Ohio at the University of Toledo Medical Center and returned to Los Angeles for an additional year of specialized fellowship training at the Joint Replacement Institute/LA Orthopedic Institute. In fellowship, he was extensively trained in the treatment of failed total joint replacements, now specializing in complex revision surgeries. He also focused on joint replacements in the younger population and cutting-edge techniques, including robotic-assisted total joint replacement. He continues to support the training of young surgeons and is now the associate director of the LAOI fellowship program. Dr. Wassef is the medical director of the MemorialCare Joint Replacement Program at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. As medical director, Dr. Wassef partners with physician leadership at Long Beach Medical Center to advance innovative treatment options and undertake JRC’s ongoing mission to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Wassef instills the rapid recovery philosophy pioneered by JRC that encourages patients to stand on the same day of surgery and participate in rehabilitation immediately following surgery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement
Rotator cuff injury
Joint injury due to trauma
Arthritis
Lower back pain
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement
Rotator cuff injury
Joint injury due to trauma

Office locations

Commons Clinic (1 of 2)
3828 Schaufele Ave, Ste 320, Long Beach, CA 90808
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Commons Clinic (2 of 2)
5750 Downey Ave, 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Howard University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Toledo Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1982848099

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Dr. Andrew Wassef has 2 office locations, including in Lakewood and Long Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Wassef's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Wassef have?

Dr. Andrew Wassef is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrew Wassef?

Dr. Andrew Wassef frequently sees patients for Arthroscopy, Hip Pain, Hip Problems, Knee Pain, and Knee Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrew Wassef on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Andrew Wassef speak?

Dr. Andrew Wassef speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic.

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