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Los Angeles Orthopedic
Menyoli Malafa, MD
Accepting new patients
Provider

Menyoli Malafa, MD

Specialties
  • Hand Surgery
  • Upper Extremity
  • Microsurgery
NPI1972895027
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

Dr. Malafa is committed to personalized, patient-centered care, treating patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.

Expertise

With over ten years of experience, Dr. Malafa specializes in hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve and tendon repair, and rehabilitative treatments to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. He treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.

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Key takeaways
  • Menyoli Malafa, MD — Hand & Wrist Surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • MD from University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa (2011, with honors).
  • Sees patients at East LA and Tarzana.
  • Focus areas include hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve repair.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Advanced training in hand surgery.

With over ten years of experience, Dr. Malafa specializes in hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve and tendon repair, and rehabilitative treatments to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. He treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.

Dr. Malafa earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Stanford University before pursuing his medical training.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Hand fracture repair
  • Joint replacement
  • Nerve repair
  • Tendon repair
  • Rehabilitative treatments
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 Malafa, 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

Menyoli Malafa, MD — FAQ.

  • Yes — Dr. Malafa is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • Dr. Malafa sees patients at our East LA and Tarzana offices. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
  • Dr. Malafa focuses on hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve repair, tendon repair, among other hand surgery 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. Malafa's clinic schedule.
Ready when you are

Book with Menyoli Malafa.

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

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