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Los Angeles Orthopedic
Michelle Sugi, MD
Accepting new patients
Provider

Michelle Sugi, MD

Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

Dedicated to improving outcomes for young patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions from birth through young adulthood.

Expertise

A Southern California native, Dr. Sugi is passionate about children's health and development. She is committed to advancing innovative approaches in pediatric and sports orthopedic care and serves as Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.

Key takeaways
  • Michelle Sugi, MD — Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • MD from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles.
  • Sees patients at Valencia, Tarzana, and East LA.
  • Focus areas include pediatric fractures, pediatric sports injuries, spine disorders.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Advanced training in pediatric orthopedics.

A Southern California native, Dr. Sugi is passionate about children's health and development. She is committed to advancing innovative approaches in pediatric and sports orthopedic care and serves as Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.

Dr. Sugi earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. A Southern California native, she remains deeply connected to her community.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Pediatric fractures
  • Pediatric sports injuries
  • Spine disorders
  • Neuromuscular weakness
  • Hip abnormalities
  • Hand abnormalities
  • Joint abnormalities
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 Sugi, 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

Michelle Sugi, MD — FAQ.

  • Yes — Dr. Sugi is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • Dr. Sugi sees patients at our Valencia, Tarzana, and East LA offices. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
  • Dr. Sugi focuses on pediatric fractures, pediatric sports injuries, spine disorders, neuromuscular weakness, among other pediatric orthopedics 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. Sugi's clinic schedule.
Ready when you are

Book with Michelle Sugi.

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

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21 specialists · 8 offices
Greater Los Angeles
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