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Timothy Acheson, PA-C
Accepting new patients
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Timothy Acheson, PA-C

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Physician Assistant
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

Tim's path to orthopedics has been deliberate — he started as a physical therapy aide watching patients rehab a knee, spent a decade in EMS, scribed for clinicians who modeled patient-centered communication, and finished his PA training rotating with the LAOSS hand team. He treats every visit as a chance to actually fix what's going on.

Expertise

Tim completed his senior PA rotation at LAOSS itself — 10 weeks across pediatric ortho, hand surgery (with Dr. Malafa and Dr. Pickrell), podiatry, and spine. He first-assisted trigger finger and carpal tunnel releases, performed 70+ image-guided knee hyaluronic-acid injections, and conducted focused neuromuscular exams for spine patients.

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Key takeaways
  • Timothy Acheson, PA-C is an orthopedic physician assistant at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists, focused on hand & wrist procedures, image-guided knee injections, and conservative orthopedic care.
  • Master of Physician Assistant Practice from Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
  • Languages: English.
  • Accepting new patients across LAOSS offices — same-week appointments typically available.
  • In-network with most major insurers; workers' comp plans accepted.
  • Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
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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 Acheson, 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

Timothy Acheson — FAQ.

  • Yes — Timothy is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • 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, 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.
  • Most patients are seen within days, not weeks. For acute injuries, same-day appointments are available — call (323) 264-7600.
  • Yes — for follow-ups and routine consultations. Initial evaluations for new injuries are typically in-person so we can examine you properly.
  • Master of Physician Assistant Practice — Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2025; Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology & Kinesiology) — San Diego Christian College, 2010.
  • Tim completed his senior PA rotation at LAOSS itself — 10 weeks across pediatric ortho, hand surgery (with Dr. Malafa and Dr. Pickrell), podiatry, and spine. He first-assisted trigger finger and carpal tunnel releases, performed 70+ image-guided knee hyaluronic-acid injections, and conducted focused neuromuscular exams for spine patients.
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Ready to schedule with Timothy Acheson?

Same-week appointments typically available. We accept most major insurance plans plus workers’ comp.

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