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Los Angeles Orthopedic
David Barba, MD
Accepting new patients
Provider

David Barba, MD

Specialties
  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
LanguagesEnglish, SpanishHabla Español
Philosophy of care

It's deeply rewarding to help patients return to the activities they love, even when those activities once seemed too difficult.

Expertise

Dr. Barba is a highly trained orthopedic specialist with extensive training in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is committed to providing patient-centered care focused on recovery and mobility restoration, combining the latest sports medicine techniques with personalized treatment plans.

Key takeaways
  • David Barba, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • MD from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles.
  • Sees patients at East LA and Downtown LA.
  • Focus areas include sports injuries, joint health, musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Advanced training in sports medicine.

Dr. Barba is a highly trained orthopedic specialist with extensive training in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is committed to providing patient-centered care focused on recovery and mobility restoration, combining the latest sports medicine techniques with personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Barba earned his undergraduate degree in Physiology from San Francisco State University before completing his medical training at UCLA.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Sports injuries
  • Joint health
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Sports medicine
Find us

Where this specialist sees patients.

Already in our care?

Returning LAOSS patients — start here.

Whether you're calling for a refill, a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with Barba, the path is short.

Already a patient?

Call our office — a real person answers.

Call (323) 264-7600 during business hours for prescription refills, follow-up appointments, or questions about your care. We don't have a patient portal — every concern reaches a real team member.

  • Refills, work/school notes, and result questions — handled by phone
  • Same-day callbacks for anything time-sensitive
  • Bilingual English / Spanish on every line, every office
  • Call (323) 264-7600 — open Monday through Friday
Post-op questions?

After Your Surgery — read this first.

Our post-op guide covers what's normal in recovery, when to call us, and when to go straight to the ER. Honest information, no marketing fluff.

  • What pain, swelling, and bruising should look like day-by-day
  • Red flags that mean call the office — and red flags that mean ER
  • Wound care, weight-bearing, and PT timing for every common procedure
  • Open the guide at /after-your-surgery/
After-hours emergencies: call our main line at (323) 264-7600 and follow the prompts. For life-threatening symptoms — chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, suspected infection with high fever — go to the nearest ER and have them call us.
Common questions

David Barba, MD — FAQ.

  • Yes — Dr. Barba is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • Dr. Barba sees patients at our East LA and Downtown LA offices. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
  • Dr. Barba focuses on sports injuries, joint health, musculoskeletal conditions, sports medicine, among other sports medicine services.
  • LAOSS is in-network with most major PPO, HMO/IPA, and government plans — including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Health Net, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Kaiser Permanente, LA Care, Tricare, and 100+ HMO/IPA networks. See our full insurance directory at /insurance/, or call (323) 264-7600 to verify your specific plan. Out-of-network and self-pay welcome.
  • Book online via the appointment widget, or call (323) 264-7600 — our team will route you to the right office based on your zip code and Dr. Barba's clinic schedule.
Ready when you are

Book with David Barba.

Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online — we'll get you on David's schedule.

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21 specialists · 8 offices
Greater Los Angeles
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Most insurers acceptedIn-network
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