John Philip Andrawis, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with a national reputation for clinical excellence, outcomes optimization, and value-based musculoskeletal care. He serves as Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and as Medical Director of Adult Reconstruction at Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Lundquist Orthopedic Institute. He also teaches at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he is the Director of Research and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA.

A Southern California native, Dr. Andrawis graduated summa cum laude from University of California, Los Angeles, earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed orthopedic residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He pursued advanced subspecialty fellowship training in hip and knee replacement and value-based healthcare at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, where he helped develop one of the early same-day home joint replacement programs in the country.

Clinical Outcomes & Quality Metrics

Dr. Andrawis’ clinical practice is defined by measurable outcomes, process reliability, and patient-centered recovery pathways, including:

• Consistently low complication and readmission rates in primary hip and knee replacement
• High patient-reported outcome scores (PROMs) with durable functional improvement
• Leadership in same-day and short-stay joint replacement pathways without compromise to safety
• Reduced length of stay while maintaining excellent infection, thromboembolic, and revision metrics
• Strong alignment with CMS value-based care models, bundled payments, and episode-of-care optimization

  His approach integrates surgical precision, perioperative optimization, and clear patient communication to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes.

Awards & Program Recognition

Under Dr. Andrawis’ leadership, joint replacement programs he has directed have received national recognition for quality and outcomes, including:

• Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery
• Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (multiple years)
• Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award
• Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award (multiple consecutive years)
• Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
• Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services
• Five-Star Ratings for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement across multiple years
• Recognition as a Super Doctor of Southern California
• Programs ranked among the top in the nation for hip replacement by Consumer Reports

These distinctions reflect sustained performance rather than isolated results.

Academic & Leadership Contributions

Dr. Andrawis is deeply committed to education and mentorship, serving as clinical faculty for orthopedic residents and medical students at Harbor-UCLA and affiliated institutions. His teaching focuses on decision-making, outcomes, systems-based practice, and leadership, rather than operative delegation.

As a physician-leader, he is recognized for:

• Building high-functioning multidisciplinary teams
  Implementing scalable care pathways
• Bridging clinical excellence with operational and financial stewardship
• Advancing innovation while maintaining rigorous safety standards

Clinical Focus

• Primary and Complex Total Hip Replacement
• Primary and Revision Total Knee Replacement
• Value-Based and Outpatient Joint Replacement Models

Outside of medicine, Dr. Andrawis is an eagle scout and enjoys spending time with his wife and children, outdoor activities, and fitness—values that mirror his professional commitment to longevity, function, and quality of life.