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Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD

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(Timothy P. Charlton, MD)

(242 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: ankle problems, musculoskeletal problems

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 and Suite 901
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-9900

Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 and Suite 901
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Some issues Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Timothy Charlton, an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills, Calif., said pickleball injuries have become so common, he hardly needs to look at a patient to diagnose them.”—"Doctors warn pickleball is a drug - as players go to wild lengths to make sure their paddle matches their shoes, injuries be damned", New York Post, September 2025

“"We are seeing an epidemic of pickleball Achilles tendon injuries," orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Charlton said in a statement from the medical center.”—"Vince Vaughn buys majority stake in pro pickleball team: Go Scorpions", Los Angeles Times, July 2024

“The OMNI Stable AF System was designed in conjunction with an accomplished team of surgeons with extensive ankle fracture treatment experience, including: Timothy Charlton, MD; Charles Moon, MD;...”—"Extremity Medical Expands into Trauma Market", Associated Press News, May 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	545

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	103
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	13
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	407

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	12
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	455
immobilization	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	42
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	28
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	499

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	24
Hispanic	18
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	539

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	20
Hispanic	16
Asian	15
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	542
immobilization	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	28
Hispanic	20
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	622

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	27
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	18
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	17
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	352

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	15
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	402

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	20
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were immobilization.

doctor visit	465
immobilization	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	209
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	14
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, 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. Timothy P. Charlton, 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. Timothy P. Charlton, 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. Timothy P. Charlton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy P. Charlton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

4.82

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He answered my questions - not the questions he thought I was asking. He showed me my X-ray which no one else had done. He explained my injury and how my foot/ankle functioned with it. Set healing expectations which hadn't been outlined before. Understood flexible people and also high drive people.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Charlton isn't just helpful, knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly, he also seems to truly care about his patients. It feels more like a checkup with a really good friend who's also your surgeon.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Charlton's skill has given me a chance at normal walking again I'm very grateful for him! Wish I had seen him sooner, I could have avoided 3 unnecessary surgeries elsewhere.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Charlton is one of my favorite doctors. He really cares, listens and gives perfect advise. Knowledgeable, kind, caring, compassionate. Truly a wonderful doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-27

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Dr. Charlton was exceptional. He truly cared about my ankle and foot and reassured me that we could work to heal them. I left feeling great and optimistic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-13

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Dr. Charleton, In addition to being knowledgeable, professional, and competent, is exceedingly warm, relaxed, and personable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This entire experience has been almost effortless due to Dr. Charlton and his staff.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Timothy Charlton is such a wonderful doctor. I feel grateful to be in his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-14

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Dr Charlton the best

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-19

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Excellent and kind

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Extremity Medical	$67,871 OMNI $59,877	$7,994
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,200 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $2,200
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$2,049 FOOTANDANKLE $1,025	Foot and Ankle $350	AUGMENT $308	Biologics $242	GRAVITY $125
Saxum Surgical, Inc.	$1,227 $1,227
Paragon 28, Inc.	$516 Portfolio $134	Foot and ankle implants $132	BABY GORILLA $30	Apex 3D $27	Gorilla plating system $24	Other $170
Other	$3,274 Cartiva $427	Sports Med Small Joint $349	PECA Bunion Correction System $223	CoLink $169	ACCULIF $150	Other $1,956

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$53,891
Consulting Fee	$10,000
Food and Beverage	$6,220
Education	$3,903
Travel and Lodging	$3,123

Biography

Dr. Timothy Charlton is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. His areas of expertise include the following: musculoskeletal problems and ankle problems. Dr. Charlton is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Charlton is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He has received distinctions including Reviewer: Foot and Ankle International; Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society; and Southern California Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Charlton's practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.