Education
- Medical Degree
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles
- Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles
- Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowships at UCLA Medical Center and Stanford University
Provider
Michelle Sugi, MD
Specialties
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
NPI1568709996
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care
Dr. Sugi is dedicated to improving outcomes for young patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions from birth through young adulthood.
Expertise
A Southern California native, Dr. Sugi is passionate about children's health and development. She is committed to advancing innovative approaches in pediatric and sports orthopedic care and serves as Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
Key takeaways
- Michelle Sugi, MD: Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
- MD from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles.
- Sees patients at Valencia, Tarzana, and East LA.
- Focus areas include pediatric fractures, pediatric sports injuries, and spine disorders.
- Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background
Advanced training in pediatric orthopedics.
A Southern California native, Dr. Sugi is passionate about children's health and development. She is committed to advancing innovative approaches in pediatric and sports orthopedic care and serves as Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
Dr. Sugi earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She remains deeply connected to her community.
Certifications
- Board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon
Areas of expertise
What we treat in clinic.
- Pediatric fractures
- Pediatric sports injuries
- Spine disorders
- Neuromuscular weakness
- Hip abnormalities
- Hand abnormalities
- Joint abnormalities
Where this specialist sees patients.
- Valencia23502 Lyons Avenue, Suite 202A · Newhall, CA(818) 928-0002
- 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 or a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with Dr. Sugi, 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 Michelle Sugi
“Dr. Sugi and the entire staff are super friendly and very knowledgable. We wouldn't bring our kids to anyone else but them”
Scott B.Google reviewJul 2026
“Dr. Sugi was friendly, clear and concise with her diagnosis of my child’s concerns. Staff was also friendly, would highly recommend”
Aaron S.Google reviewTarzanaFeb 2026
“Dr Sugi is excellent. Knowledgeable, patient, kind. She explained everything to us and was very thorough.…”
Netta M.Google reviewTarzanaJan 2026
“We had such a great experience with Dr Sugi. She was calm, friendly, and made my son feel completely at ease about his ankle. She explained everything clearly and was so patient with us. Truly appreciate her care and professionalism!”
Nitzan S.Google reviewTarzanaDec 2025
“Dr Sugi is a great pediatric Orthopedic Doctor. She listens to my concerns and is friendly. I highly recommend her”
Josephine W.Google reviewEast Los AngelesJun 2024
“Dr Michelle Sugi did an awesome job explaining to us the necessary information and details about my daughters injury , she took her time to diagnose and provide valuable advice .. All personnel and staff were very professional. I recommend this facility to everyone. Thank you for your great service.”
Kamel Z.Google reviewValenciaMay 2024
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Michelle Sugi, MD: FAQ.
- Yes, Dr. Sugi is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
Book with Michelle Sugi.
Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online. We'll get you on Michelle's schedule.
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