Orthopedic care for Sherman Oaks, right down Ventura Blvd.
LAOSS Encino is the closest full-service orthopedic group to Sherman Oaks, just 3 miles west on Ventura Boulevard, an 8 to 12 minute drive from the Galleria. Most major PPOs accepted with direct booking and no referral required. On-site X-ray, same-week scheduling, and a board-certified subspecialty roster covering knee, shoulder, hip, spine, hand, foot, and sports medicine.
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Key takeaways
- Nearest LAOSS office: Encino, 16530 Ventura Blvd, just 3 miles west of Sherman Oaks, an 8 to 12 minute drive along Ventura Blvd.
- PPO direct booking. Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Health Net. No referral required.
- Full subspecialty roster: knee, shoulder, hip, spine, hand & wrist, foot & ankle, sports medicine, joint replacement.
- Same-week scheduling typical; same-day acute-injury slots usually available.
- Multilingual team and free on-site parking at the Ventura Blvd medical building.
Right down Ventura Boulevard.
If you live or work in Sherman Oaks, you're a straight shot down Ventura Blvd from full-service orthopedic care. LAOSS Encino sits at 16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 100, about 3 miles east of the Sherman Oaks Galleria and 8 to 12 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. It's the LAOSS hub for the San Fernando Valley, and the most common office our Sherman Oaks patients book.
We see a lot of Sherman Oaks patients: working professionals who pulled something at the gym, weekend warriors back from a Saturday hike at Fryman Canyon, golfers who can't quite let go of a sore shoulder, runners on the Sepulveda Basin loop, and entertainment-industry clients who need to be back on set Monday. Most of them want the same three things: a clear diagnosis, a fast appointment, and a team that takes their PPO. That's what this page is about.
Our Encino office is on the Ventura Blvd medical corridor, with quick access from US-101 (Hayvenhurst exit) and Sepulveda Blvd. On-site X-ray means most patients walk out of their first visit with imaging-confirmed answers and a treatment plan, not just a referral to the next office down the hall.
Built for the San Fernando Valley.
Specialty surgical care
Board-certified subspecialists, not generalists, and the same surgeon you meet at consult is the one who operates.
- Knee, shoulder, hip, spine, hand & wrist, foot & ankle
- Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery
- Total and partial joint replacement
- Conservative-first care, surgery only when needed
Sports & weekend-warrior care
ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff strains, golfer's elbow, runner's knee: same-week evaluation so you don't lose a season.
- Same-day slots for acute injuries
- On-site X-ray, MRI scheduled within the week
- PRP and joint injections in-office
- Return-to-sport planning with PT in your network
Convenient SFV location
Encino sits on the Ventura Blvd medical corridor: free on-site parking and easy access from the 101 and 405.
- 3 miles from Sherman Oaks Galleria
- 4 minutes from US-101 Hayvenhurst exit
- 7 minutes from the Ventura / Sepulveda intersection
- Free patient parking on-site
Specialists who see Sherman Oaks patients at Encino.
Accepting new patients
Daniel Acevedo, MD
Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
Speaks English and Spanish
Habla español
- Encino
- Thousand Oaks
Accepting new patients
Jose Antonio Acosta, MD
Pain Management & Rehabilitation
Speaks English and Spanish
Habla español
- Glendale
- Encino
- Valencia
- +1 more
Accepting new patients
Jazmin Bermudez, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
- Glendale
- Encino
- Valencia
- +1 more
Most Sherman Oaks PPO plans let you book directly.
Sherman Oaks runs heavy on commercial PPO coverage, and LAOSS contracts with most of them. PPO patients can book any LAOSS specialist directly: no referral, no PCP visit, no waiting. Plans we see most often from this neighborhood include:
- Aetna (PPO and open-access)
- Anthem Blue Cross (PPO and Blue Card)
- Blue Shield of California (PPO and Trio)
- Cigna (Open Access Plus, PPO)
- United Healthcare (Choice Plus, Options PPO)
- Health Net (PPO)
- First Health PPO
If you carry an HMO (Kaiser, Anthem HMO, Blue Shield HMO, or an IPA like Regal, Lakeside, or Healthcare Partners), you'll need a referral from your primary care physician before we can see you, but once that's in hand, the booking process is the same. LAOSS is contracted with 100+ HMO/IPA networks across LA.
We also see workers' compensation cases at Encino, common for entertainment-industry crew and on-set injuries. If your plan isn't on this list, or you're between coverage, see our self-pay rates. Itemized receipts available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Where to read more.
Knee pain & injuries
Meniscus tears, ACL injuries, runner's knee, arthritis: what's happening and how it's treated.
Read moreShoulder & elbow
Rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, golfer's and tennis elbow: common in active SFV professionals.
Read moreSpine & neck
Disc, sciatica, and neck pain: non-surgical first, with spine surgery only when warranted.
Read moreSports medicine
Same-week evaluation for weekend-warrior injuries, with return-to-activity planning.
Read morePRP & joint injections
In-office regenerative and steroid injections for joint pain, tendinopathy, and arthritis.
Read moreLAOSS Encino office
Hours, parking, directions, and the full provider roster at our Ventura Blvd hub.
Read moreCommon questions from Sherman Oaks patients.
- Very close: about 3 miles west on Ventura Blvd. From the Sherman Oaks Galleria area, it's typically an 8 to 12 minute drive depending on traffic, straight down Ventura. The address is 16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 100, Encino, CA 91436.
Book your visit at LAOSS Encino.
Three miles down Ventura Blvd from Sherman Oaks. Same-week appointments, PPO direct, full subspecialty roster. Call or book online. We'll route you to the right specialist.