
Jeffrey Wong, MD
Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Wong grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended UC Berkeley, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. He earned his medical degree at UC Irvine and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA, and served as chief resident in his final year. After residency, he completed fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
During his fellowship, he gained extensive experience in taking care of athletes at all levels of competition. He worked as a team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, New England Revolution, Curry College and a number of local high schools. During his training, he also presented his research work at national and international meetings. His research has been published in peer reviewed journals and reference books.
Dr. Wong has specialized training in taking care of all sports medicine related injuries. He has a special interest in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for the shoulder, elbow and knee as well as open reconstructive procedures of the shoulder. His practice also includes all aspects of general orthopedics. His goal is to provide each patient with the highest standard of care to return them back to the activities they enjoy by using the best treatments available. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Nimish R. Kadakia, MD
Dr. Kadakia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Chicago native. He obtained his BS in both Kinesiology and Psychology from UCLA. Following his time at UCLA, he completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Kadakia went on to complete his residency in orthopedics at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Throughout his training, he published numerous articles in peer reviewed Orthopedic journals and presented his findings at national Orthopedic conferences.
Dr. Kadakia furthered his training with a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. During his Fellowship, he was the Associate Team Physician for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, MLB’s Minnesota Twins, NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, and NHL’s Minnesota Wild. He participated in the NFL Combines and MLB Spring Training, assisting with player examinations and evaluations. In addition, he was the Team Physician for Division II Augsburg College in Minneapolis.
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Kadakia has been the team physician for multiple Orange County High Schools, including Beckman and Portola High School. He is serving as the current Chief of Orthopedics at Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills. He has practiced in Orange County since 2001 and is currently affiliated with Saddleback and Hoag Hospital systems. In addition, Dr. Kadakia has been chosen as one of the Orange County Medical Association’s Top Doctors in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for the last ten years.
With his fellowship training, Dr. Kadakia understands the unique needs of performance athletes. His 25 years of experience have been dedicated to the care of an array of sports medicine conditions, traumatic injuries, and fractures. His practice consists of a wide scope of orthopedic care, including knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and fracture care. Dr. Kadakia takes pride in pursuing contemporary minimally invasive and conservative techniques, including PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma).
Dr. Kadakia is an avid triathlete and runner, having completed over 35 half marathons, the Los Angeles Triathlon, Los Angeles Marathon, and the Ironman 70.3. This passion for athletics allows him to feel empathy for an athlete with an orthopedic injury, and understand the desire to return to that active lifestyle. He is happily married, with two children. Dr. Kadakia is also actively involved in charitable work. He has been instrumental in the founding of Hope Endowment, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives and education of orphan children in India. The project has built a dormitory and a school for nearly 200 children in Gujarat, India.
Dr. Kadakia’s Subspeciality Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Dr. Kadakia is a Sports Medicine and Trauma specialist with a subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. The certification is given to surgeons who achieved the highest level of expertise as defined by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). In order to receive this subspecialty certification, he passed the rigorous examination given by ABOS, provided evidence of experience in specific sports injuries, and provided multiple peer recommendations.
Scott Graham, MD
Dr. Graham is a native of Santa Barbara where at Dos Pueblos High School, he competed on their waterpolo, basketball, volleyball and tennis team as a multi-team Varsity Letterman earning All CIF 4A Honors in the 1980’s.
After obtaining his BS from USC and graduating from USC School of Medicine, he completed a residency in Orthopedics at UC Irvine Medical Center; one of the premiere “Hands On” training centers for orthopedic surgeons. During his residency, Dr. Graham worked at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic as an assistant team physician with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anaheim Angels.
Dr. Graham then traveled to the prestigious Cleveland Clinic for further training with a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. During his Fellowship, he was the Team Physician and Orthopedic Consultant for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and the WNBA’s Cleveland Rockers. He worked at the NFL Combines evaluating players for the NFL Draft process along with Rookie and Veterans Camps.
During his training, Dr. Graham has published many research articles in peer reviewed journals, has presented Nationally and Internationally his work and has received notable awards for his work in Sports Medicine research.
Dr. Graham has been the team physician for Santa Margarita Catholic High School Athletics for many years and continues to care for and treat athletes as a Sports Medicine Specialist for nearly all the regional high schools and colleges in both North and South Orange County. He is the Medical Director of Athletics for Concordia University and is the Program Director for Athletic Training at the University.
Dr. Graham is our Sports Medicine specialist, providing advanced and minimally invasive care for all sports medicine injuries. He specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments and Cartilage Restoration and Reconstruction.
Dr. Graham Receives Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Scott Graham MD, a board certified orthopedic surgeon for South County Orthopedic Specialists, has recently added to his credentials by receiving Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This certification means he is one of the few Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons who has achieved the highest level of proficiency in Sports Medicine as defined by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
The requirements to take the rigorous Orthopedic Sports Medicine Certification examination are submission of surgical and nonsurgical cases of specific sports injuries in addition to peer recommendations. The nationwide examination was given last November, and Dr. Graham was recently notified that he has successfully passed the test.
“Board certification is an important yardstick to determine the quality of a practicing physician, and I have been board certified in Orthopedic Surgery since 2003. This Subspecialty Certification denotes proficiency in the specialized area of Sports Medicine within Orthopedics. Becoming Subspecialty Boarded was a natural extension of my 10+ years of working with professional, Olympic, collegiate and high school athletes.”
Christopher Veneziano, MD
Dr. Veneziano is originally from New England. He comes from a family of orthopedic surgeons; his father and brother specialize in orthopedic medicine. He is a Fellowship-Trained Shoulder and Knee Specialist, Sports Medicine specialist, Arthroscopist, Ligament Reconstruction surgeon, and Cartilage Restoration Surgeon.
He obtained his undergraduate training at Providence College and then completed medical school at New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. He remained in New York, completing an internship and residency at the New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center, and St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Manhattan Programs.
During residency, he worked as an assistant physician for the professional hockey team, the New York Rangers. After his residency, he moved to Washington, DC, receiving intensive training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the Georgetown University Hospital/Nirschl Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction Clinic. There, he was responsible for the care of local high school and college athletes and trained with the team physician for the NFL’s Washington Redskins.
Dr. Veneziano was voted as Super Doctor 2024 in Orange County, CA. He supports local high school athletes at Mission Viejo High School! Dr. Veneziano sees patients for general orthopedic problems and injuries and specializes in sports, knee, and shoulder injuries.
David A. Molho, MD
David A. Molho, MD is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He has subspecialty training in minimally invasive anterior hip replacements. He completed residency at Yale University School of Medicine, and fellowship training with Connecticut Orthopaedics. His surgical training was focused on minimally invasive techniques which allow patients to recover faster. His goal is to facilitate a rapid recovery while delivering high performing hip and knee replacements. He performs anterior hip replacements, knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and fracture surgery.
Dr. Molho is a published medical illustrator – his surgical artwork can be found in textbooks and peer-reviewed medical journals. His illustrations feature anatomy, musculoskeletal tumors, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and sports surgery techniques. He also filmed, edited, and published three award winning surgical videos with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His numerous research publications include topics on orthopaedic trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, hip and knee arthroplasty, and surgical history.
Morgen Phillips, PA-C
Morgen is an NCCPA certified physician assistant. Born and raised in Oregon, she attended Oregon State University where she completed her Bachelor’s in biology. After completing her undergraduate education, she worked as a math and science tutor at her local community college. She later received her Master’s in biotechnology and health sciences from Johns Hopkins University.
Morgen’s interest in orthopedics began while working alongside physical therapists in her home town of Bend. Her passion for the field led her to attend PA school at Chapman University in Irvine California. She has been working in orthopedic surgery ever since.
In her free time, Morgen enjoys hiking, running, and reading. She has completed the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, as well as multiple half marathons. When back home in Oregon, she can be found spending time outdoors both alpine and cross-country skiing with her family.