Education
- Bachelor's degree
- BS in Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine
- Physician Assistant Practice
- Master of Science, Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program (Master's Project: TAVR vs SAVR in intermediate-risk patients)
Philosophy of care
Whitty is a PA whose experience spans high-volume primary care and inpatient orthopedic floor work, and who built her training on the gold standard for joint replacement care.
Expertise
Whitty earned her Master of Science from Stony Brook University's Physician Assistant Program and a BS in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine. She trained as an Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA at the Hospital for Special Surgery, with a focus on total knee and hip arthroplasty patients, before transitioning to outpatient practice.
Key takeaways
- Whitty Li, PA-C: MS from Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program; BS Biological Sciences, UC Irvine.
- Trained as Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, with focus on total knee and hip arthroplasty patients.
- NCCPA-certified; licensed in California and New York; ACLS, BLS, and Infection Control Barrier Protections certified.
- Sees patients at the Wilshire, Santa Fe Springs, and East Los Angeles LAOSS offices.
- Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background
HSS-trained PA with a hand and wrist focus.
Whitty Li is a Physician Assistant with experience in both primary care and orthopedic settings. Prior to joining LAOSS, Whitty worked at the Hospital for Special Surgery as an Inpatient Orthopedic Floor PA, where she successfully triaged and managed medical and surgical issues for up to 40+ inpatients at a time, with a specialty in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients.
She also served at Manhattan Medical Arts in Manhattan, NY as a Primary Care PA, providing physician support for up to 30+ patients a day in an outpatient setting.
Whitty received her Master of Science from Stony Brook University's Physician Assistant Program, where her Master's Project focused on TAVR vs SAVR in intermediate-risk patients. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.
In addition to her clinical experience, Whitty has worked as a Medical Assistant in various healthcare settings, including Coastal Cardiology of OC, Damirchi Family Practice, and Coastal Care Urgent Care. She has also volunteered her time with organizations such as Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and Ellen's Breast Cancer 5K Run.
Certifications
- Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed to practice in California and New York
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Control Barrier Protections
Memberships & Associations
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Areas of expertise
What we treat in clinic.
- Hand and wrist orthopedic care
- Total knee and hip arthroplasty management
- Inpatient orthopedic triage
- Splinting and post-op hand care
- Injection administration
- Outpatient primary care experience
Where this specialist sees patients.
- Wilshire1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 408 · Los Angeles, CA(323) 271-4173
- Santa Fe Springs12215 Telegraph Road, Suite 112 · Santa Fe Springs, CA(562) 548-2230
- 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 our team, 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 Whitty Li
“Great office, Whitty Li was super helpful, and comforting but realistic around my worries about my repetitive strain injury! Front desk is fantastic too, love you guys!!”
Apollo K.Google reviewWilshireJul 2025
“Everyone professional nice and caring. I love this office. My first time there. Doctor Whitty Li was great. I felt so comfortable with her”
Rachel L.Google reviewWilshireNov 2023
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Whitty Li: FAQ.
- Yes, Whitty Li is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
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