Dr. Ralph Gambardella, MD
Dr. Ralph Gambardella, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Glendale and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX
6801 Park Ter Ste 400 Los Angeles, CA 90045Make an Appointment
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Ralph A. Gambardella, M.D. is a Sports Medicine surgeon and serves as Chairman and President of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. After earning his medical doctorate at the University of Southern California, Dr. Gambardella completed a surgery internship...read morebiography
Ralph A. Gambardella, M.D. is a Sports Medicine surgeon and serves as Chairman and President of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. After earning his medical doctorate at the University of Southern California, Dr. Gambardella completed a surgery internship...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Tufts New England Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977Bowdoin College
Undergraduate School, 1973
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCastle Connolly America’s Top Doctors, 2007-2015
Super Doctor, Los Angeles Magazine, 2010
Top Doctors: Southern California, Castle Connolly, 2012
Hollywood’s Top Doctors, The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
Patients’ Choice Award, 2012
Super Doctors, SuperDoctors.com, 2015
Top Doctors: LA Area, Castle Connolly, 2013
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award, 2012
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Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
95%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
83%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean16% higher than the national average
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