James E Tibone, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College	Doctorate	Other	1973

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - Harbor General Hospital- General Surgery	Other	1974
Fellowship - Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic- Sports Medicine	Other	1980
Residency - Harbor General Hospital- Orthopaedic Surgery	Other	1979

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine	Orthopaedic Surgery	Not Specified

Distinction	Institution	Year
Dr. Tibone was voted a Super Doctor by Los Angeles Magazine in .		2014
Southern California Super Doctors		2010-2012
Southern California Super Doctors 2008		2009

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Comment - “ Dr. Tibone was my point of conta... ”

Dr. Tibone was my point of contact. He was excellent and is very good at his job. He has great bedside manner.

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Dr. Tibone was my point of contact. He was excellent and is very good at his job. He has great bedside manner.

Anonymous 05/17/2026

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Comment - “ Best doctor ever!... ”

Best doctor ever!

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“Best doctor ever!...”

Best doctor ever!

Anonymous 01/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Great experience as usual... ”

Great experience as usual

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“Great experience as usual...”

Great experience as usual

Anonymous 12/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Tibone the best love him... ”

Tibone the best love him

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“Tibone the best love him...”

Tibone the best love him

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Review by Anonymous on July 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Tibone is The Best... ”

Dr Tibone is The Best

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Dr Tibone is The Best

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Review by Anonymous on April 05, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Tibone listened to all my que... ”

Dr Tibone listened to all my questions and explained what he thought was going on inside my knee. Explained the what the plan going forward will be. He always makes me feel confident I will get better with his care.

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Review by Anonymous on December 03, 2025 -

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Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 12/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Tibone is the best. I alway... ”

Dr. Tibone is the best. I always have excellent care from him.

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“Dr. Tibone is the best. I alway...”

Dr. Tibone is the best. I always have excellent care from him.

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Tibone is amazing he is very... ”

Dr. Tibone is amazing he is very helpful and understanding. I feel he is a doctor who truly cares about his patients' well-being and recovery. He never fails to address all my concerns.

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“Dr. Tibone is amazing he is very...”

Dr. Tibone is amazing he is very helpful and understanding. I feel he is a doctor who truly cares about his patients' well-being and recovery. He never fails to address all my concerns.

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Amelia Lindgren, MD - Student

Max Michalski, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Matthew Chong, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Michael Pearl, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

David Hay, MD - Surgeon

Mark Vrahas, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Reena Reddy, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Titus Jackson, PA-C - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician Assistant

Kinjal Thakkar, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Charles Moon, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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