He knows your school
Twenty years as team physician for Orange County high schools including Beckman and Portola. If you are a coach or athletic trainer, he has probably been on your sideline.
Orthopedic sports medicine · Orange County
Nimish Kadakia, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine. He has been a team physician for Orange County high schools for 20 years, has practiced here since 2001, and serves as Chief of Orthopedics at Saddleback Memorial Hospital.
No appointment needed — you can also just walk in during clinic hours.
Most PPO and HMO plans and Medicare accepted. Second opinions welcome.
Athletes he has cared for
During his sports medicine fellowship in Minneapolis, Dr. Kadakia was associate team physician across the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, and worked the NFL Combine and MLB Spring Training. For the twenty years since, he has covered Orange County high school sport.
NFL
Minnesota Vikings
Associate team physician during fellowship
MLB
Minnesota Twins
Associate team physician during fellowship
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
Associate team physician during fellowship
NHL
Minnesota Wild
Associate team physician during fellowship
Scouting
NFL Combine & MLB Spring Training
Assisted with player examinations and evaluations
High school
Beckman & Portola
Team physician for multiple Orange County high schools over 20 years
Leadership
Saddleback Memorial
Current Chief of Orthopedics, Laguna Hills
Fellowship
Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center
Orthopedic sports medicine
Leadership
SCOS
Executive Committee
25
Years dedicated to sports medicine, traumatic injuries and fracture care
10×
Orange County Medical Association Top Doctor in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, ten years running
ABOS
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
2001
Practising in Orange County since — affiliated with the Saddleback and Hoag hospital systems
Meet your surgeon
Dr. Kadakia is an avid triathlete and runner who has completed over 35 half marathons, the Los Angeles Triathlon, the Los Angeles Marathon and the Ironman 70.3. He says that passion lets him feel real empathy for an injured athlete, and understand the desire to get back to an active life.
Nimish Kadakia, MDSports Medicine & Trauma Specialist
Chief of Orthopedics, Saddleback Memorial
Twenty years as team physician for Orange County high schools including Beckman and Portola. If you are a coach or athletic trainer, he has probably been on your sideline.
Contemporary minimally invasive and conservative techniques, including PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), before surgery becomes the answer.
Knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and fracture care — the core of what sidelines an athlete.
What Dr. Kadakia treats
Twenty-five years dedicated to sports medicine conditions, traumatic injuries and fractures.
How a visit works
Step one
No appointment needed. Walk in to the office nearest you during clinic hours, or request a time online if you prefer.
Step two
You are examined in person, your imaging is reviewed with you on the screen, and you get a straight answer about what is going on.
Step three
You go home knowing your options in order — what to try first, what to try next, and what surgery would involve if it ever came to that.
Find us
Dr. Kadakia sees patients in Los Alamitos, Irvine and Placentia.
Placentia
1041 E Yorba Linda Boulevard, Suite 306Text this office
(714) 786-8413Before you come in
No. You can walk in during clinic hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can also request a time online if you would rather plan ahead.
Not always. Many PPO plans let you schedule directly. Some HMO plans do require a referral — text the office and we will check your plan with you before you come in.
A photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your medications, and any imaging you have already had — X-rays, MRI or CT on a disc or through a patient portal.
Most PPO and HMO plans and Medicare. If you are unsure about your plan, text the office and we will verify your coverage before your visit.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for sudden severe pain, loss of strength or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. Those need emergency evaluation, not an office visit.
Stop working around the pain
Request an appointment with Dr. Kadakia online, or text the office nearest you.
Second opinions welcome. Most PPO, HMO and Medicare plans accepted.