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Breanna Potenciano, PA-C

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Replacement
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

Breanna partners with patients through every step of their orthopedic care, from the first evaluation to post-surgical recovery, with a focus on clear, unhurried explanations and hands-on, attentive support.

Expertise

Breanna trained across orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, and interventional radiology, with hands-on experience in fracture care, in-office injections, and first-assisting in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. She works alongside Dr. Hayk Stepanyan to care for his joint replacement and sports medicine patients.

Key takeaways

  • Breanna Potenciano, PA-C: physician assistant on Dr. Hayk Stepanyan's orthopedic care team at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Loma Linda University; B.A. in Public Health Policy from UC Irvine.
  • Trained in orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, interventional radiology, and critical care, with hands-on surgical and procedural experience.
  • Sees patients alongside Dr. Stepanyan at East LA, Glendale, and Santa Fe Springs.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Orthopedic-focused training in surgery, procedures, and recovery.

As a physician assistant on Dr. Hayk Stepanyan's team, Breanna Potenciano helps guide patients through the full arc of orthopedic care: evaluating new injuries, performing in-office procedures, assisting in surgery, and managing recovery. Patients see her for the kind of plain-language, unhurried explanations that make a treatment plan easy to follow.

Breanna earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Loma Linda University, following physician assistant coursework at the University of La Verne, and completed her B.A. in Public Health Policy, with a minor in Health Informatics, at the University of California, Irvine. Her clinical rotations spanned orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, interventional radiology, and critical care.

During her orthopedic training she assessed fractures and musculoskeletal injuries, performed joint and trigger-finger injections and aspirations including ultrasound-guided techniques, first- and second-assisted in joint replacements, arthroscopies, and fracture repairs, and provided post-operative wound care and splinting. Her graduate research examined the long-term effects of delayed access to musculoskeletal care in underserved populations.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Physician Assistant Coursework
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Public Health Policy
University of California, Irvine, Minor in Health Informatics

Certifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), NCCPA
  • California Physician Assistant License: Current
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS: Current

Awards & Honors

  • Dean's Honors, University of California, Irvine
Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Fracture and musculoskeletal injury evaluation
  • In-office joint and trigger-finger injections
  • Joint aspirations, including ultrasound-guided
  • Surgical first- and second-assisting
  • Post-operative wound care and splinting
  • Pre-operative and perioperative care
  • Sports medicine and joint replacement support

Where this specialist sees patients.

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 our team, 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), call 911 or go to the nearest ER, and have them call us.

Breanna Potenciano, PA-C: FAQ.

  • Yes, Breanna is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.

Book with Breanna Potenciano.

Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online. We'll get you scheduled with Dr. Stepanyan's care team.

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