Sohail Shayfer, MD, of Sohail Shayfer, MD Inc. in Encino, California, completed his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).
After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through a Tufts University-affiliated hospitals in Boston. He completed two additional fellowships at USC; one in hand surgery through the Joseph H. Boyes program, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine with an emphasis on disorder of shoulder and elbow.
To ensure that his patients receive the latest treatments and care techniques, Dr. Shayfer underwent stringent board testing. He’s currently board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and ability to provide the utmost kindness during each visit. Dr. Shayfer is known for offering comprehensive solutions, caring for patients from the early diagnostic stages, all the way through post-treatment or postoperative periods.
Since Dr. Shayfer is affiliated with the Providence Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center, and the Avanguard Surgical Center, patients have options for getting the care they need. Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.
Why Choose Dr. Sohail Shayfer, MD?
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Experienced Surgeon | Compassionate and personalized care | Conservative approach | In-house digital X-ray, ultrasound, and occupational therapy |
My Philosophy
At a time when medicine is increasingly managed by corporations and institutions, I have chosen to practice medicine the way I was trained, with the understanding that compassion, expertise, and quality are the cornerstones of healthcare. My mentor in residency, Michael Goldberg called himself an orthopaedist and not an orthopaedic surgeon. That title still resonates with me as I think of myself as an expert in anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Surgery is only one of the tools I use to treat patients. Indeed more than 90% of my patients are treated without surgery.
I understand that the people who seek treatment are in pain and are looking for guidance. Rather than utilize physician extenders such as physician assistants or nurse practitioners I personally examine each patient and put a great emphasis on correct diagnosis and insist on the right tests. In most circumstances, we will offer appointments for emergencies within 72 hours. I review every x-ray and MRI, put on each cast, give each injection and put in each stitch in my practice. Surgery is only suggested after all other options have been exhausted. Since medicine is an evolving science and art, it may not have all of the answers. I believe in alternative approaches and keep an open mind.
Sohail Shayfer, MD Inc. is in network with the insurances on the right. Other insurances including United, HealthNet, and Aetna are accepted but out of network. Please call the office for insurance related questions.
