Meet Dr. Andrawis

Dr. John Philip Andrawis is an orthopedic surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy for Hip and Knee Surgeons with an in-depth understanding of hip and knee disorders. He is a Southern California native. He attended UCLA and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He Dr. John Philip Andrawis is an orthopedic surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy for Hip and Knee Surgeons with an in-depth understanding of hip and knee disorders. He is a Southern California native. He attended UCLA and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He received a Dean’s Promise Scholarship to attend the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. During medical school, Dr. Andrawis also had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Chicago Booth School of Business as a Steve Weiner scholar.

After his medical and business school training, he attended Harbor-UCLA for residency in orthopedic surgery. During his residency, he published a number of studies on hip and knee replacement and how to make sure patients have the best results. After his orthopedic training, he spent an additional year fellowship at the University of Texas Dell School of Medicine as the Joseph Abell Hip/Knee Replacement and Value-Based Healthcare fellow. During his fellowship he started the same-day home hip and knee replacement program at the University of Texas Dell School of Medicine.

Dr. Andrawis is an educator at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, sharing his expertise in orthopedic surgery and contributing to the next generation of medical professionals. In addition, he serves as Clinical Faculty at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, where he participates in academic and clinical training programs, helping to advance orthopedic education and research.

As the Chief of Orthopedics at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Lundquist Orthopedic Institute, he leads initiatives to improve patient care, surgical outcomes, and the overall advancement of orthopedic practices. He is proud to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, reflecting my commitment to excellence in orthopedic surgery and active involvement in the professional community.

His passion for orthopedic care began in medical school when he was inspired by the recovery and improvement in patient’s quality of life after joint replacement surgery. He is constantly working on ways for patients to have a speedy recovery and have the best results after their joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Andrawis is an eagle scout and enjoys spending time with his family and the outdoors. He enjoys hiking and spending time with wife and three kids.