LAOSS Encino is the closest full-service orthopedic group to Sherman Oaks — just 3 miles east on Ventura Boulevard, an 8 to 12 minute drive from the Galleria. Most major PPOs accepted with direct booking and no referral required. On-site X-ray, same-week scheduling, and a board-certified subspecialty roster covering knee, shoulder, hip, spine, hand, foot, and sports medicine.
3 miles down Ventura Blvd. Same-week appointments. PPO direct.
If you live or work in Sherman Oaks, you're a straight shot down Ventura Blvd from full-service orthopedic care. LAOSS Encino sits at 16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 100 — about 3 miles east of the Sherman Oaks Galleria and 8 to 12 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. It's the LAOSS hub for the San Fernando Valley, and the most common office our Sherman Oaks patients book.
We see a lot of Sherman Oaks: working professionals who pulled something at the gym, weekend warriors back from a Saturday hike at Fryman Canyon, golfers who can't quite let go of a sore shoulder, runners on the Sepulveda Basin loop, and entertainment-industry clients who need to be back on set Monday. Most of them want the same three things — a clear diagnosis, a fast appointment, and a team that takes their PPO. That's what this page is about.
Our Encino office is on the Ventura Blvd medical corridor, with quick access from US-101 (Havenhurst exit) and Sepulveda Blvd. On-site X-ray means most patients walk out of their first visit with imaging-confirmed answers and a treatment plan, not just a referral to the next office down the hall.
Board-certified subspecialists, not generalists — and the same surgeon you meet at consult is the one who operates.
ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff strains, golf elbow, runner's knee — same-week evaluation so you don't lose a season.
Encino sits on the Ventura Blvd medical corridor — free on-site parking and easy access from the 101 and 405.
Sherman Oaks runs heavy on commercial PPO coverage, and LAOSS contracts with most of them. PPO patients can book any LAOSS specialist directly — no referral, no PCP visit, no waiting. Plans we see most often from this neighborhood include:
If you carry an HMO (Kaiser, Anthem HMO, Blue Shield HMO, or an IPA like Regal, Lakeside, or Healthcare Partners), you'll need a referral from your primary care physician before we can see you — but once that's in hand, the booking process is the same. LAOSS is contracted with 100+ HMO/IPA networks across LA.
We also see workers' compensation and auto-injury / personal-injury cases at Encino — common for entertainment-industry crew, drivers, and on-set injuries. If your plan isn't on this list, or you're between coverage, see our self-pay rates — itemized receipts available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Meniscus tears, ACL injuries, runner's knee, arthritis — what's happening and how it's treated.
Read moreRotator cuff, frozen shoulder, golf and tennis elbow — common in active SFV professionals.
Read moreDisc, sciatica, and neck pain — non-surgical first, with spine surgery only when warranted.
Read moreSame-week evaluation for weekend-warrior injuries, with return-to-activity planning.
Read moreIn-office regenerative and steroid injections for joint pain, tendinopathy, and arthritis.
Read moreHours, parking, directions, and the full provider roster at our Ventura Blvd hub.
Read moreLive in Sherman Oaks and the Encino office is basically around the corner. Tweaked my knee playing pickup at the gym, called Monday morning, was seen Tuesday. X-ray right there, plan before I left. Couldn't ask for easier.
Three miles down Ventura Blvd from Sherman Oaks. Same-week appointments, PPO direct, full subspecialty roster. Call or book online — we'll route you to the right specialist.
