Who Are the Doctors and Specialists at LuskinOIC?

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LuskinOIC (Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children) in Los Angeles staffs a team of pediatric orthopaedic specialists who build personalized treatment plans around each child's needs. The institute's "Meet Our Expert Doctors" section names several physicians and notes affiliations with UCLA Athletics, the Los Angeles Chargers, the Los Angeles Sparks, and the USA National Team. If you're choosing a provider for a specific condition, the specialist list is the place to start — but the site does not publish each doctor's individual subspecialty or credentials beyond name and title.

Named specialists on the site

The following doctors are listed in the "Meet Our Expert Doctors" section:

Doctor Affiliations noted on the site
Anthony Scaduto, MD —
Emily Miller, MD UCLA Athletics
Joshua Goldman, MD, MBA UCLA Athletics, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Sparks
Richard Bowen, MD —
Nicholas Bernthal, MD —
Calvin Duffaut, MD Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Sparks, USA National Team
Mauricio Silva, MD —
Victoria Marie Kang, DO —
Soroush Baghdasarian, MD —

The site describes these as "award-winning doctors and support teams" who create personalized treatment plans based on each child's unique needs. Team-sport affiliations (UCLA Athletics, Chargers, Sparks, USA National Team) indicate experience with high-demand athletes, which may matter if your child is a competitive athlete.

How the specialties map to the doctors

The site lists these pediatric orthopaedic specialties, but does not state which doctor covers which one:

  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fractures
  • Clubfoot
  • Scoliosis
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hand and Microsurgery
  • Skeletal Dysplasia & Dwarfism

Because the doctor-to-specialty mapping isn't published, use the "View All Specialists" page to check individual profiles, or call the institute and ask which doctor handles your child's condition.

What to check before choosing a doctor

  • Subspecialty fit. Match your child's condition (for example, scoliosis or clubfoot) to a doctor whose profile lists that focus.
  • Team or athlete experience. If your child plays competitive sports, the sports-medicine affiliations above are a relevant signal.
  • Care access. LuskinOIC states it provides expert care to every child regardless of immigration status or background, and describes itself as a safe space for families.
  • Urgent needs. Urgent Care is open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, with walk-ins welcome and no appointment needed; you can save your spot online to reduce wait time.

Practical next steps

  1. Go to the "View All Specialists" page to read individual doctor profiles.
  2. Note the specialty that matches your child's condition.
  3. If the profile doesn't confirm the subspecialty, call and ask before booking.
  4. For urgent injuries (fractures, sports injuries), use Urgent Care rather than waiting for a specialist appointment.

The site does not publish per-doctor credentials, years of experience, or languages spoken, so confirm those directly with the institute if they matter to your decision.