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Richard Ferkel

Dr. Richard Dennis Ferkel, MD

Sports MedicineOrthopedic SurgeryOther Specialty

OVERVIEW

Dr. Ferkel grew up in Illinois and attended UCLA where he played football for two years. Subsequently, he graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and accomplished his orthopedic training at UCLA. He completed fellowship training in sports medicine and reconstructive knee and shoulder surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and had additional training in foot and ankle surgery at that time. He is currently the director of the sports medicine fellowship program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Ferkel has published numerous articles regarding the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, and sports medicine. He co-edited the book, "Prosthetic Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee," and authored the textbook "Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot and Ankle." He lectures extensively all over the world. In addition, he has invented numerous surgical devices and performed live surgery throughout Europe. He has received numerous awards and was selected to be in the book entitled "The Best Doctors in America.” Dr. Ferkel is a clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery at UCLA and was chief of arthroscopic surgery at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital for fifteen years. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is a qualified medical examiner (QME) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. Dr. Ferkel started the Athletic Training Program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. In addition, he has been the team physician for Crespi Carmelite, Oaks Christian, and Harvard-Westlake High Schools, and Los Angeles Valley College for many years. He has worked with the U.S. Olympic teams, specifically the U.S. Soccer Team, the Special Olympics, and is a consultant to the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Outside of the office, Dr. Ferkel enjoys playing tennis, skiing, drumming, and spending time with his family. He also assists in fundraising for a variety of charities. Dr. Ferkel is available to see patients at the Van Nuys and Bakersfield offices.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Ferkel's Rating
44 Ratings with 1 Review
Patient Perspective
3.0 Explains conditions and treatments
3.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
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3.0 Office cleanliness
1.0 Courteous staff
2.0 Scheduling flexibility
Southern Calfornia Orthpdc Institute
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA, 91405
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"I give him 2 stars because he did my surgery but other then that with patient care and understanding a patient I give Zero stars . He don’t take you serious . If your attorney recommends you to him don’t go to him . He’s gonna be rude to you once he’s over you and stop the funds for you if you’re on worker’s compensation. Beware!!"
  • July 23, 2022

LOCATIONS

Southern California Orthopedic Institute Van Nuys
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA, 91405
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Southern California Orthopedic Institute Thousand Oaks
375 Rolling Oaks Dr Ste 210
Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
6815 Noble Ave Ste 400
Van Nuys, CA, 91405
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
15107 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA, 91405
Los Robles Hospital And Medical Center
215 W Janss Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Graduated 1977
Residency
Ucla Medical Center

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (94)

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  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • Humana Choice POS
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO Whole Care Network
  • Health Net CA HMO SmartCare
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • PHCS PPO Kaiser
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • UHC West SignatureValue HMO
  • Aetna Savings Plus of CA
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
  • Multiplan PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • UHC SignatureValue Flex1
  • BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • UHC West SignatureValue Alliance
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • Health Net CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Options PPO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Health Net EPO - PureCare One Small Business
  • Health Net SmartCare Large Group
  • Health Net SmartCare Small Group
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Select HMO
  • Humana National POS
  • Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus Savenet
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
  • LACare
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Local Access + HMO 25
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • Blue Cross CA Vivity
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Tandem PPO
  • Classic
  • Health Net CA HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO Excelcare
  • Health Net CA HMO Wholecare
  • Health Net EnhancedCare PPO Small Group
  • Health Net SmartCare Network HMO Large Group
  • Health Net SmartCare Network HMO Small Group
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC Signature Value Focus
  • UHC SignatureValue Alliance
  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • BCBS Pathway HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • HealthNet HMO CommunityCare I&F
  • HealthNet PPO EnhancedCare I&F
  • LA Care
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • HealthNet HMO - Ambetter HMO IFP (CC1)
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway HMO
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