About Us

WORLDS FIRST ROBOTIC HIP REVISION

Andrew Wassef, MD

Dr. Andrew Wassef is a nationally recognized, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and a leader in robotic joint replacement. He specializes in hip and knee replacements, minimally-invasive approaches, and complex revision surgeries—including performing the world’s first robotic hip revision. His focus on tissue-sparing techniques and precision-guided care helps his patients recover with less pain and greater confidence.
Patients consistently highlight Dr. Wassef’s expertise, but also the way he makes them feel—heard, informed, and genuinely cared for. He’s known for explaining every step clearly and delivering outcomes that restore both mobility and peace of mind. His team is equally praised for their professionalism, warmth, and seamless support throughout the process.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Wassef brings clarity, compassion, and innovation to every case. Outside the OR, he’s teaching, chasing his young kids, or staying at the forefront of surgical robotics.

Medical Education

Board Certified – Diplomate of American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship

Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement at St. Vincent Medical Center Joint Replacement Institute / L.A. Orthopaedic Institute, Los Angeles CA

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery
University of Toledo Medical Center

Medical School

Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate

La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Affiliations

Fellowship

  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
  • The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

Hospital

  • Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach CA
  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood CA
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Sports and Spine Surgery Center
  • Cutting Edge Surgery Center

Current Appointments

  • Orthopedic Associate Medical Director, Monarch HealthCare Insurance
  • Chair of Interdisciplinary Practice Committee, Lakewood Regional
  • Medical Executive Committee, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
  • Joint Operational Committee, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
  • Medical Director of Joint Replacement Center, Long Beach Memorial
  • Associate Fellowship Director, L.A. Orthopedic Institute
  • Senior Orthopedic Residency Instructor, Lakewood Regional Medical Center and Los Alamitos Med Center

Honors & Awards

  • Vitals “On Time Doctor Award”, 2018
  • Vitals “Patients’ Choice Award” and “Compassionate Doctor Recognition”, 2014-2018
  • Resident Teacher of the Year, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
  • Recipient – Biological Sciences Scholarship/Grant for research evaluating “clock genes” and the expression of period proteins using Western blotting and gel electrophoresis. 2001-2003
  • Recipient – Arete Community Service Award, 2001
  • Inducted – The Biological Honors Society ßßß LMU Chapter, 2001
  • Recipient – The Dean’s List, 1998-99, 2002

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