About the doctor

TREATMENTS AND SERVICES

Total Hip Replacement

Total Joint Replacements

Knee Osteoarthritis

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Shoulder Osteorthritis

Christopher Combs, MD, obtained his undergraduate degree at Wabash College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with honors. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgical residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, serving as chief resident.

Dr. Combs is board-certified in general orthopedics. He holds privileges at Long Beach Memorial and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. His lone interest is Orthopedic surgery.

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Boards, Awards & Education

Washington University

Medical School

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Orthopedic Surgical Residency

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Testimonials

The patient perspective

Check out what Dr. Combs’s patients have to say about their treatment experiences and results.

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Dr. Combs is very good doctor!! He made me feel comfortable about getting a hip replacement. Excellent bed side manner. He answered all my questions and he was very professional!

Dawn A

I have been suffering from excruciating pain in my shoulder for the past 4 months. I went to see Dr. Christopher Combs and had hydrocortisone injection…This is the best decision I made.

Manjula R

The entire office staff and nurses are very helpful. Dr. Combs is a nice and informative person. He’s thorough when giving advice.

Leticia F

I have been a patient of Dr. Combs for years. He repaired my meniscus in my right knee around 2006, then I tore it again…Dr. Combs is a get listener and honest.

Shari

Dr. Christopher Combs and his entire staff is awesome—I haven’t seen this kinda professional service in so many years…I wish it were more doctors and staff like them.

Lisa M May 2024

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Locations

Lakewood

5750 Downey Ave, Suite 308
Lakewood, CA 90712

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Long Beach – Douglas Park

3828 Schaufele Ave, Suite 320
Long Beach, CA 90808

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