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Emily Ngov, PA-C
Accepting new patients
Provider

Emily Ngov, PA-C

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Replacement
LanguagesEnglish, Khmer
Philosophy of care

Emily brings a patient-first, education-focused approach to orthopedic care, guiding patients clearly through diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery so they always know what to expect and why.

Expertise

Emily trained across orthopedic and trauma surgery, general surgery, and emergency medicine, and spent years in orthopedics before PA school, assisting with in-office injections and aspirations and helping patients through hip and knee replacement. She works alongside Dr. Hayk Stepanyan to care for his joint replacement and sports medicine patients.

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Key takeaways
  • Emily Ngov, PA-C — physician assistant on Dr. Hayk Stepanyan's orthopedic care team at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Stanford University; B.S. in Human Biology from UC San Diego.
  • Deep orthopedic background, including years in orthopedic surgery and joint-replacement research before PA school.
  • Speaks English and Khmer. 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 training rooted in surgery, procedures, and recovery.

As a physician assistant on Dr. Hayk Stepanyan's team, Emily Ngov helps guide patients through the full arc of orthopedic care, from the first evaluation and in-office procedures to surgery and recovery. Patients value her clear, patient-first explanations and her focus on making every step of a treatment plan easy to understand.

Emily earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Stanford University and holds a B.S. in Human Biology, with a minor in Spanish Literature, from the University of California, San Diego. Her clinical rotations spanned orthopedic and trauma surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, dermatology, and more.

Her orthopedic roots run deep. Before PA school she spent years in orthopedics as a surgical scribe and research coordinator, assisting with in-office injections and aspirations, counseling patients through hip and knee joint replacement, and coordinating orthopedic implant research. She also served as a clinical anatomy teaching assistant at Stanford Medical School.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Orthopedic and joint replacement care
  • In-office injections and aspirations
  • Fracture and trauma evaluation
  • Pre-operative and post-operative care
  • Patient education and care coordination
  • Sports medicine support
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 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 — go to the nearest ER and have them call us.
Common questions

Emily Ngov, PA-C — FAQ.

  • Yes — Emily is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • Emily sees patients at our East LA, Glendale, and Santa Fe Springs offices, alongside Dr. Stepanyan. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
  • Emily speaks English and Khmer, and can help Khmer-speaking patients feel at home throughout their visit.
  • Yes. Emily is a physician assistant on Dr. Hayk Stepanyan's orthopedic care team. As a PA-C, she evaluates patients, performs in-office procedures like joint injections, assists in surgery, and manages pre- and post-operative care, all in close coordination with Dr. Stepanyan.
  • 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.
  • Book online via the appointment widget, or call (323) 264-7600 — our team will route you to the right office based on your zip code and the clinic schedule.
Ready when you are

Book with Emily Ngov.

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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