Education
- Medical Degree
- University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa (2011, with honors)
- Residency
- Hand Surgery Residency, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas
- Fellowship
- Hand Surgery Fellowship, UCLA, Los Angeles
Provider
Menyoli Malafa, MD
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
- Upper Extremity
- Microsurgery
NPI1972895027
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care
Dr. Malafa is committed to personalized, patient-centered care, treating patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.
Expertise
With over ten years of experience, Dr. Malafa specializes in hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve and tendon repair, and rehabilitative treatments to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. He treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.
Key takeaways
- Menyoli Malafa, MD: Hand & Wrist Surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
- MD from University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa (2011, with honors).
- Sees patients at East LA and Tarzana.
- Focus areas include hand fracture repair, joint replacement, and nerve repair.
- Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background
Advanced training in hand surgery.
With over ten years of experience, Dr. Malafa specializes in hand fracture repair, joint replacement, nerve and tendon repair, and rehabilitative treatments to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. He treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, including athletes, non-athletes, and injured workers.
Dr. Malafa earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Stanford University before pursuing his medical training.
Certifications
- Board-certified orthopedic hand & wrist surgeon
Awards & Honors
- Medical degree with honors from University of South Florida College of Medicine
Areas of expertise
What we treat in clinic.
- Hand fracture repair
- Joint replacement
- Nerve repair
- Tendon repair
- Rehabilitative treatments
Where this specialist sees patients.
- Tarzana18840 Ventura Blvd, Suite 208 · Tarzana, CA(818) 708-3333
- East Los Angeles1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2200 · Los Angeles, CA(323) 264-7600
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 Dr. Malafa, the path is short.
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
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.
From our Google reviews
Read all 9,626 reviews on GoogleWhat patients say about Menyoli Malafa
“I was so nervous, but the staff from the desk to the surgical site make it smoother and gave me the best service. Dr Malafa is the best.”
Fresia M.Google reviewEast Los AngelesFeb 2025
“Dr. Malafa is extremely nice and very good at explaining everything. He took his time with me and answered all my questions. I would very highly recommend him to anyone that needs a great orthopedic specialist.”
Google reviewerGoogle reviewTarzanaJan 2025
“The receptionist and xray tech were courteous and knowledgeable, and Dr. Malafa's experience was reassuring about the success of the impending procedure.”
Ochieng' O.Google reviewTarzanaApr 2025
“I felt like Dr. Malafa really took the time to listen to me. Everyone in the office was friendly and efficient.”
Marissa J.Google reviewTarzanaFeb 2026
“Dr. Malafa is a loving and caring doctor. He listens to his patients. I was called for my appointment in a timely manner.”
Savannah W.Google reviewEast Los AngelesNov 2023
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Menyoli Malafa, MD: FAQ.
- Yes, Dr. Malafa is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
Book with Menyoli Malafa.
Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online. We'll get you on Menyoli's schedule.
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