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Los Angeles Orthopedic
Whitty Li, PA-C
Accepting new patients
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Whitty Li, PA-C

Specialties
  • Hand & Wrist Physician Assistant
NPI1073288858
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

A PA whose experience spans high-volume primary care and inpatient orthopedic floor work — and who built her training on the gold standard for joint replacement care.

Expertise

Whitty earned her Master of Science from Stony Brook University's Physician Assistant Program and a BS in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine. She trained as an Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA at the Hospital for Special Surgery, with a focus on total knee and hip arthroplasty patients, before transitioning to outpatient practice.

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Key takeaways
  • Whitty Li, PA-C — MS from Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program; BS Biological Sciences, UC Irvine.
  • Trained as Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, with focus on total knee and hip arthroplasty patients.
  • NCCPA-certified; licensed in California and New York; ACLS, BLS, and Infection Control Barrier Protections certified.
  • Sees patients at Wilshire, Santa Fe Springs, and East Los Angeles LAOSS offices.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

HSS-trained PA with a hand and wrist focus.

Whitty Li is a Physician Assistant with experience in both primary care and orthopedic settings. Prior to joining LAOSS, Whitty worked at the Hospital for Special Surgery as an Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA, where she successfully triaged and managed medical and surgical issues for up to 40+ inpatient patients at a time, with a specialty in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients.

She also served at Manhattan Medical Arts in Manhattan, NY as a Primary Care PA, providing physician support for up to 30+ patients a day in an outpatient setting.

Whitty received her Master of Science from Stony Brook University's Physician Assistant Program, where her Master's Project focused on TAVR vs SAVR in intermediate-risk patients. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

In addition to her clinical experience, Whitty has worked as a Medical Assistant in various healthcare settings, including Coastal Cardiology of OC, Damirchi Family Practice, and Coastal Care Urgent Care. She has also volunteered her time with organizations such as Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and Ellen's Breast Cancer 5K Run.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Hand and wrist orthopedic care
  • Total knee and hip arthroplasty management
  • Inpatient orthopedic triage
  • Splinting and post-op hand care
  • Injection administration
  • Outpatient primary care experience
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 Li, 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

Whitty Li — FAQ.

  • Yes — Whitty Li 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • Whitty Li is a physician assistant specializing in hand & wrist care. See the full bio above for training and clinical interests.
Ready to be seen

Book with Whitty.

Schedule a visit with Whitty Li, PA-C at any LAOSS office. Most patients are seen within days.

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