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Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD)
Specializes in: General Practice and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)
444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD is a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

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Office Locations

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Some issues Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, 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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News 

“Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD, of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, who was not involved with either study, said the findings appear valid, although larger numbers would make them more generalizable.”—"Cannabis Linked to Less Opioid Use in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis", MedPage Today, March 2022
“"As surgeons, we can't clear someone for driving, but we can educate them," said Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek, a co-author of a review recently published in The Journal of the American Academy of...”—"No clear rules on driving after an injury", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, December 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 44
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 40
Dementia 21
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 44
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 48
Dementia 18
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 46
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 53
Dementia 18
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 107

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 33
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 45
Dementia 19
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 19
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 38
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 11
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Dementia 21
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 43
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 63
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 14
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 32
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 51
Dementia 42
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 23
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 55
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 45
Dementia 30
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
fracture surgery 18
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
lower extremity surgery 18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 22
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 33
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 48
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 45
Dementia 25
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD treated as a general practitioner in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

doctor visit 88
fracture surgery 18
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63
lower extremity surgery 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 63
Ethnicity
Black / African American 5
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 56
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 16
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 19
85 and over 11
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 29
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 40
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 21
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
MultiPlan
United Healthcare PPO
Coventry PPO
United Healthcare HMO
Railroad Medicare
United Healthcare
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Humana
Cigna
Medi-Cal
Anthem
Health Net PPO
Health Net HMO
HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart
Optima Health
First Health
Beech Street
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
Aetna ACO
Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
Gold Coast PPO
Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
Blue Shield California HMO
Health Net MAH
Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
CareMore HMO
Blue Shield California PPO
Medicare MCR
Blue Shield California MAH
CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 123 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Geoffrey Scott Marecek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA. 

4.74
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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-03
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr was excellent, explained imaging to me and was very knowledgable about how to aid my recovery.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-03
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Spoke very fast. Needed some repeating of what he said.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-24
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Once again the care was phenomenal!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-03
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Marececk is great

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $237,161 DVR Anatomic Kickstand
$63,000 		Affixus
$61,477 		CANNULATED SCREWS
$33,750 		NCB
$18,652 		Alps Prox Tib Plates
$14,238 		Other
$46,044
Globus Medical, Inc. $204,833 Distal Femur Plate System
$50,044 		Trauma
$47,182 		Periprosthetic Fracture
$35,735 		Proximal Tibia Plate
$12,438 		Proximal Humerus Plate
$11,938 		Other
$47,497
Synthes GmbH $37,669
$37,669
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $35,814 NA
$16,555 		RIA
$8,677 		VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
$5,136 		TFN ADVANCED
$3,189
$2,256
Orthofix Medical, Inc. $34,470 TrueLok
$29,956 		FITBONE
$2,622 		JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM
$1,830 		TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM
$41 		Physio-Stim
$21
Other $85,411 PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System
$14,414 		PRECICE
$11,249 		Artis icono floor
$8,864 		RIA
$6,135 		CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER
$6,000 		Other
$38,749
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $445,989
Travel and Lodging $93,172
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $38,085
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program $19,875
Royalty or License $18,160
Other $20,077

Biography

Dr. Geoffrey Marecek is a specialist in general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among Dr. Marecek's clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, Dr. Marecek is currently accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Marecek's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He has received distinctions including Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. He speaks Spanish.

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