Hip Pain Surgeon

If you are experiencing hip pain or joint pain, especially pain that keeps you from doing your favorite activities or even daily chores, you need to see a specialist. Many hip conditions can be treated without surgery and can be as simple as receiving an injection. Hip pain specialist, Doctor Prem Ramkumar provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Marina del Rey, CA who are experiencing hip pain. Contact Dr. Ramkumar’s team today!

Hip expert in Marina del Rey, California

Marina del Ray began as the mouth of a large river, frequented by fishermen and duck hunters. In  1965 it became the largest man-made, small-craft harbor in the country. Today, visitors come to Marina del Ray to enjoy its year-round sunshine and laid-back, California vibe. Marina del Ray sees over half-a-million visitors per year. If you live in Marina del Rey or if you are visiting and have hip pain or joint pain, Dr. Prem Ramkumar now treats patients from Marina del Rey who are experiencing pain, problems walking, and hips that hurt when doing normal and ordinary things.

Specially-trained hip and knee expert for Marina del Rey:

Dr. Prem Ramkumar received his medical education and surgical training at Cleveland Clinic, Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Hospital for Special Surgery – the #1 ranked orthopedic hospital in the country. He was privileged to serve as Assistant Team Physician to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and MLS’ Red Bulls during his time at Hospital for Special Surgery. This special training has made him an excellent doctor for treating painful hip conditions in Southern California, where he now practices. If you are visiting Marina del Rey or if you live there, you should see him for your hip and joint pain concerns.

When should I see a doctor for hip pain?

Chances are you’ve been ignoring your hip pain, or compensating to live with it. However, you really don’t have to live with constant hip pain. There are several symptoms that should not be ignored and include:  

  • Snapping or squeaky hip
  • A hip that pops or crunches when you move (called crepitus)
  • Hip pain that keeps you up at night
  • Pain that radiates down the leg
  • Buttock pain
  • Pain that worsens after activity
  • Pain that causes you to stop doing the things you enjoy

What treatments are available for hip pain?

Doctor Prem Ramkumar offers many surgical and non-surgical treatment options for residents or vacationers in Marina del Rey, California. Some of his expert treatments available include:

Can I avoid hip surgery?

There are many ways to treat hip pain without surgery and Dr. Ramkumar successfully treats athletes and non-athletes with great success. Sometimes the solution is as simple as activity modification, or taking a rest from the movement causing hip pain. Other times he may advise over-the-counter medications to reduce inflammation and pain. Several non-operative options are available for patients from (or visiting) Marina del Rey, California including hip injections which have been proven to help hip pain and give a long-term pain-free outcome.