Recovery
What to expect in the first six weeks after knee replacement.
A week-by-week guide to swelling, mobility milestones, and when to push — straight from our surgical team.
Read article →— CALIFORNIA ORTHOPEDICS · EST. 1997
Strength, restored with precision
27+
YRS
of Care
9,400
+
Procedures
99%
of
PPOs and HMOs accepted
3
locations
across Kern and Tulare County
— Find a Campus
Our 3 locations.
Same fellowship-trained surgical team, three convenient campuses across Kern and Tulare County.
Downtown Campus
Bakersfield
5300 Lennox Ave, Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Not sure which campus? We'll help you choose.
— Specialties
The care we provide.
Specialties
— The Team
Fellowship-trained. Patient-chosen.
Chairman & Lead Surgeon
Pramod Srivastava, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Decades of orthopedic surgical experience leading the practice across Kern and Tulare County.
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CEO & Joint Replacement
Karan Srivastava, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee surgery, and general orthopedic care.
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Care Team
Kelly Guzman
Physician Assistant
Patient evaluations, treatment planning, and pre- and post-operative care alongside the surgical team.
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Understanding your care.
Procedure Insights
Anterior hip replacement: why patients walk sooner.
Two-inch incision, no detached muscles — and same-day discharge for many.
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At-Home Care
Five exercises to protect your rotator cuff at home.
Simple daily movements that build shoulder stability and prevent re-injury.
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— For Referring Physicians
Refer a patient, with confidence.
We partner closely with primary care and specialty providers across Kern and Tulare County to keep your patients moving — and keep you informed every step of the way.
- Same-week consults for urgent orthopedic referrals
- Direct surgeon-to-physician communication
- Timely operative notes and follow-up reports