Dr. Vahan Cepkinian, M.D. is a board certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, as well as advanced techniques in anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement. He is also experienced in managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Vahan Cepkinian, M.D. is a board certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, as well as advanced techniques in anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement. He is also experienced in managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Vahan Cepkinian, M.D. is a board certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, as well as advanced techniques in anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement. He is also experienced in managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cepkinian also specializes in treatment of fractures around joint replacements (“periprosthetic fractures”), as well as fractures of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Cepkinian embraces the opportunity to make immediate, life changing improvements in his patients’ lives, restoring their mobility and getting them back to the activities they love. In his practice, he emphasizes patient education so that patients thoroughly understand their diagnosis and what they can expect from various treatment options. His goal is to give patients the ability to make the best-informed decision for an excellent outcome.
Dr. Cepkinian received his Medical Degree from University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine after receiving his Bachelors at UCLA. He completed his orthopedic residency at the LAC+USC medical center.
Dr. Cepkinian maintains active membership with several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Hip and Knee surgeons, and the California Orthopedic Association.
Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Member of The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Thanks to Dr. Cepkinian I can have a normal life again. Thanks you
Exceptional doctor.
He’s the best and so is his staff
He is really great
He is the best and very knowledgeable . He is always ready to answer your questions with smiling and friendly face. I have done my complete knee surgery replacement with him and I am very satisfied with his job.
Dr. Cepkinian is ALWAYS very upbeat and professional when he comes into the room. Attentive and a very good listener. Answers all my questions.
He did my hip in 2016 and it’s perfect. I only wish in 2012 he would’ve done my other hip but I did not know him then he’s the best of the best I have now come back to him to get my knee replacement. Thank you dr cipkinian
Trust him with my medical needs, excellent communication skills, love my doctor.
Doctor Cepkinian spend very good time with patients by explaining pro's and con's of every action he takes.
I appreciate his thorough examination of my injured knee.