Dr. James Loddengaard, MD
Dr. James Loddengaard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics at Torrance Memorial
5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 210 Torrance, CA 90503Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
I'm a board certified orthopedic doctor and surgeon and was educated at CalTech, a university that focused its curriculum heavily on problem solving. I took that skill set through medical school and it still serves my patients today, because it...read morebiography
Every one of my patients can be confident that the extensive education and experience I bring can help them with their particular spine and joint problems. It's only after I've had a chance to thoroughly evaluate a patient that I'll recommend...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1982Ucla Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1982Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1981Harbor Ucla Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1979Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1979University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978Cal Tech
Undergraduate School, 1974
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Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics at Torrance Memorial
Affiliated Hospitals
- 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 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
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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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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