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Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, spine problems

18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 100
Fountain Valley, CA

(714) 500-5056

Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD is a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Saddleback Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, South County Orthopedic Specialists, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Allied Pacific IPA and ORTHOWEST.

Office Locations

Greater Newport Physicians

18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 100
Fountain Valley, CA

(714) 500-5056

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18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 100
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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22 Odyssey Suite 205
Irvine, CA

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Greater Newport Physicians

24331 El Toro Road Suite 200
Laguna Woods, CA

(949) 586-3200

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ORTHOWEST

24331 El Toro Road Suite 200
Laguna Woods, CA 92637

(949) 586-3200

(949) 900-2116

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Some issues Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Michael Weinstein of Hoag Orthopedic Institute and Dr. Bryce Johnson of South County Orthopedic Specialists both said essentially the same thing Tuesday, that Woods will probably miss 3-4...”—"Whicker: Injured Woods' path to history takes another detour", The Orange County Register, April 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

therapeutic activities

In 2023, Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD performed more therapeutic activities procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine imaging

By Affordability:

MRI

spine MRI

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD performed more spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2012 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
diagnostic evaluation	47
doctor visit	592
hospital care	12
injections	25
inpatient care	12
manual therapy	335
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
rehabilitation	303
spinal procedures	201
X-rays	179

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2013 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	39
doctor visit	640
hospital care	23
injections	12
inpatient care	23
manual therapy	331
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
nerve procedures	13
rehabilitation	289
spinal procedures	165
X-rays	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	93
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2014 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
diagnostic evaluation	47
doctor visit	622
hospital care	17
injections	21
inpatient care	17
manual therapy	420
rehabilitation	355
spinal procedures	124
X-rays	124

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	98
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2015 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
diagnostic evaluation	30
doctor visit	527
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
manual therapy	207
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
rehabilitation	190
spinal procedures	96
X-rays	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	144
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2016 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	32
doctor visit	462
manual therapy	296
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
rehabilitation	271
spinal procedures	147
X-rays	101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2017 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	509
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
manual therapy	369
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
nerve procedures	11
rehabilitation	344
spinal procedures	180
X-rays	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	68
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2018 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	532
manual therapy	505
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	80
nerve procedures	16
rehabilitation	488
spinal procedures	210
X-rays	114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2019 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	642
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
manual therapy	583
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	119
nerve procedures	14
rehabilitation	460
spinal procedures	304
X-rays	171

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	81
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2020 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	492
manual therapy	713
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	67
nerve procedures	14
rehabilitation	474
spinal procedures	257
X-rays	150

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	57
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2021 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	577
manual therapy	903
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	88
nerve procedures	11
rehabilitation	632
spinal procedures	247
X-rays	148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	63
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2022 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	542
manual therapy	705
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	62
nerve procedures	12
rehabilitation	632
spinal procedures	174
X-rays	100

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	56
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA were manual therapy, rehabilitation, spinal procedures and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	19
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	39
doctor visit	557
hospital care	15
injections	19
inpatient care	15
manual therapy	487
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	54
nerve procedures	13
rehabilitation	403
spinal procedures	191
X-rays	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	32
Non-Hispanic White	347
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	142
85 and over	65
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certification: Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Saddleback Medical Center

Greater Newport Physicians

MemorialCare

South County Orthopedic Specialists

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

Allied Pacific IPA

ORTHOWEST

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Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fountain Valley, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bryce Alan Johnson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$15,245 ELSA $10,644	CREO $4,532	Altera $33	INDEPENDENCE $19	3D Printed Integrated ALIF Spa $17
Biogennix, LLC	$14,036 Sypher $10,000	ALIF $1,000	Morpheus $975	Biological $800	MIS Delivery $650	Other $611
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$3,578 Spine $3,578
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,105 Spine $2,322	MIS $164	ARTHROPLASTY $88	VIPER $69	BENGAL $56	Other $405
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$1,525 Spinal Implant $1,525
Other	$1,650 Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $293	Thoracolumbar $221	XIAFLEX $132	Neuro-Chronic Pain $77	Mobi C $60	Other $867

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,524
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,600
Food and Beverage	$5,355
Travel and Lodging	$1,659

Biography

Dr. Bryce Johnson is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include spine surgery procedures, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University's residency program. His distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Johnson is professionally affiliated with Astrana Health, Greater Newport Physicians, and Saddleback Medical Center. According to Astrana Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA.