Dr. Andrew Wassef, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Andrew Wassef, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lakewood, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and PIH Health Downey Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.6 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (35 reviews)
Practice
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308 Lakewood, CA 90712Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wassef
4.6
35 ratings, 20 with a written review
| 5 star | 89% | 89% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 9% | 9% |
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Couldn't have been better...
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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Very satisfied patient
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Apr 12, 2024
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Doc Washed and Doc Jason are the Bomb!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joe Beemer – Aug 22, 2023
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knee tear treatment
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Rose Mloukhieh – Mar 20, 2023
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Dr. Wassef is an amazing surgeon. Very attentive and kind. The best decision I made was having him do my total knee replacement!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kristi Wicker – Jun 08, 2022
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My name is Tony H. I had a partial knee replacement done by Dr. Wassef on 9/29/20. I was that person who was AFRAID of having any surgery, let alone knee surgery. BUT!! After meeting with Dr. Wassef I was very comfortable with him and his process. I went with the robot assisted partial knee surgery. Dr. Wassef and his team are THE BEST. from my prep nurse to my recovery coach. I didn't have a need for my pain meds. THANK YOU Dr. Wassef!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tony H. – Oct 12, 2020
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Need a new hip?? STOP! GO DIRECTLY TO DR. WASSEF!
I was not an easy case. Lots of prior surgeries and scar tissue. He was so excited to fix me... and he did an AMAZING job. SUPER easy surgery, he has a great staff around him and I felt loved even during this pandemic! His nurse texted me daily for support, he reached out to make sure I was good. He gave me my life back and made the entire experience WELL WORTH IT! Please see him before you consider anyone else. He is simply the best there is.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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AF – Aug 22, 2020
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Doctor Wassef was very good at explaining things and he thoroughly addressed my health concerns. The office in Long Beach is new and clean and the staff were polite and well trained.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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good doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leon E. Armstrong in Long Beach, CA – Jan 17, 2019
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I was referred to Dr. Wassef by Dr. Madrid at Lakewood Regional om July 10, 2018. Immediately upon departure of Dr. Madrid visit, I attempted to contact Dr. Wassef to schedule an appointment for my Uncle who has extreme difficulty walking and getting out of a chair due to issues with his knees however the phone rang & recording stated,"Opertors busy,Please call again.."It is July 24 & STILL UNABLE TO REACH OFFICE! No way to leve message or email info.on web. UNPROFESSIONAL OFFICE!!!!
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Miss Medina in Long Beach, CA – Jul 25, 2018
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I had total hip replacement done by Dr Wassef. The surgery went well. I will be his patient for life and recommend him to anyone needing replacement surgery. I love Dr Wassef he gave me my life back. Also Long Beach Memorial had the best Orthopedic wing and excellent head nurse.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Janice Turner in COSTA MESA – May 15, 2018
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Dr. Andrew Wassef is a talented orthopedic revisionist surgeon. He has the skills, knowledge and training to handle complex orthopedic revision surgeries. He is a leader who works collaboratively with his surgical team including his P.A., anesthesiologist and others. He is willing to take on the difficult surgeries. He helps the patient prior to surgery to assist them in making the necessary lifestyle modifications to ensure a positive outcome. This may be getting diabetes in control, etc.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Costa Mesa, California – Feb 07, 2018
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Dr. Wasseff is nothing short of excellent.
I'm in medicine myself and appreciate the time, professionalism, knowledge and communication that marks the best.
He is experienced beyond his years.
Thorough, warm, thoughtful and kind.
He listens and responds with a comprehensive explanation.
He is a welcome addition to our community
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Rancho Palos Verdes – Jan 27, 2018
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Dr. Wassef is an amazing surgeon and I could not be more pleased with him and the outcome of this surgery. No question went unanswered and Dr. Wassef and his medical staff were amazing throughout the process and remain so. I have finished my physical therapy and the question I am asked the most is if I had it to do over again would I still have the total right knee replacement surgery? My answer is that as long it was performed by Dr. Wassef I would do it again.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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F John in Bellflower, CA – Jan 26, 2017
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Dr Wasseff performed both Orthoscopic surgery on one knee and a total knee replacement to the other one with outstanding results.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Kenneth in Lakewood Ca, – May 27, 2016
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As my Father's Surgeon, Dr. Wassef was very professional, has excellent bed side manner, and always infomative before and after surgery. He not only performed his surgery, but gave him a better quality of life. I would definitely recomment him to anyone.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Esmeralda Corona in Los Angeles, CA – Apr 16, 2016
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Very knowledgeable! Explained in depth situation! Friendly, professional! Loved dr wassef & his staff! Put alot of time & effort to n ake sure my boyfriend gets the best care! Wish he could of done surgery! Glad i was able to meet him!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrew butigan in Norwalk ca – Apr 08, 2016
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Dr. Wassef performed a difficult re-do on a failed hip re-surface. I had met with other orthopedic surgeons who either had no experience with this or were unwilling to touch it. Dr. Wassef was confident and caring and did an excellent job. It has been two years and my hip is excellent, I never even think about it . I hike and ride a mountain bike regularly. I would choose him again for any joint replacements!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Hunter Hogan in Niwot,Colorado – Jan 16, 2016
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Compassionite is a good word to describe Dr. Wassef. He is caring and personable. His knowledge and explanation of what was to be done were clear and put me at ease. Dr. Wassef;s follow up care was excellent. He is a very talented surgeon who healed me with precision and alacrity. His manner is affable and uncondecending. I felt heard, understood, and confident. I have been in the medical system as a patient for many years and Dr. Wassef is one the finest surgeons i have had the luck to meet.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Scott Stephens in Long Beach, CA – Dec 30, 2015
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I have had two appointments with him, and the office has called the day of the appointments and cancelled my appointments. They ask for 24 hr notice if you need to cancel your appointment, but they don't give the patients the same respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I waited in the office for more than two hours the first time, then was cancelled on. The most disrespectful office ever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Mindi in Lakewood, CA – Dec 18, 2015
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Dr. Andrew Wassef, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lakewood, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Long Beach Medical...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Joint Replacement Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2013University Of Toledo Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2008Howard University
Medical School, 2007Howard University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007La Sierra University
Undergraduate School, 2003Loyola Marymount University
Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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- Recipient of 3
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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