Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI)

Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) is a multi-location orthopedic group; this listing covers its Bakersfield-Truxtun office at 5201 Truxtun Avenue.

Clinicians

• Kamil Erfanian, MD
• John L. Etcheverry, DPM
• Robert Gazmarian, MD
• Christopher D. Hamilton, MD
• Neil Mandalaywala, MD
• Jarrad A. Merriman, MD, MPH
• Dami O. Oluyede, MD
• Christopher Pham, MD
• Mark L. Schamblin, MD
• Todd Shapiro, MD
• David K. Wahba, MD
• George M. Wahba, MD

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — prepared from the patient’s own blood
• Bone marrow aspirate–based cell therapy — considered case by case after evaluation
• Adipose (fat)–based cell therapy — listed for selected soft tissue and joint conditions
• The orthobiologics page states injections are performed with image guidance

Conditions the practice lists

The orthobiologics page names arthritis and degenerative joint disease, ligament sprains and ACL injuries, rotator cuff injuries including partial tears, tennis elbow, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, meniscus tears, labral tears, cartilage injuries, and selected knee, hip, shoulder, spine and ankle conditions.

What to know before you call

• Bakersfield-Truxtun appointment line: 661-328-5565
• SCOI also lists a second Bakersfield office (Bahamas) and offices in Beverly Hills, Burbank, Porter Ranch, Simi Valley, Valencia, Van Nuys and Westlake
• The site states coverage for orthobiologics varies and that staff can help review coverage before treatment

RPG verification notes

• Physician roster taken from the Bakersfield-Truxtun location page; the location also lists physician assistants, a nurse practitioner and therapists
• The site does not say which physicians perform orthobiologic procedures
• Prices not published

Last verified by Regen Provider Guide: October 2026. Confirm treatment details, candidacy, insurance coverage and costs directly with the practice. RPG makes no claim about the effectiveness of any treatment.