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Dr. Guy Paiement, MD

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(Dr. Guy D Paiement, MD)

(367 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, ankle fracture, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-4566

Dr. Guy Paiement, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Guy Paiement, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 603
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. Guy Paiement, 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

“Dr. Guy Paiement reported last Friday at a Hot Springs, Va., meeting of the American Orthopedic Assn. that UCSF physicians had treated 18 HIV-positive patients with the disease between 1991 and 1999.”—"Heart Attack Survival Rates Better With Timely Angioplasty", Los Angeles Times, June 2000

aspiration	93
doctor visit	455
hospital care	28
injections	93
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
reconstructive surgery	38

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	69
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	60
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

aspiration	135
doctor visit	536
hospital care	26
injections	135
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
reconstructive surgery	40

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	55
Hispanic	44
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	65
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	135
doctor visit	435
implant removal	10
injections	135
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
reconstructive surgery	42

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	110
Hispanic	90
Asian	32
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	90
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

aspiration	180
doctor visit	571
hospital care	22
injections	180
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
reconstructive surgery	44

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	64
Hispanic	44
Asian	31
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	50
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

aspiration	163
doctor visit	566
hospital care	17
injections	163
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
reconstructive surgery	55

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	60
Hispanic	39
Asian	36
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	44
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

aspiration	147
doctor visit	591
injections	147
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
reconstructive surgery	55

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	69
Hispanic	52
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	44
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

aspiration	129
doctor visit	646
hospital care	13
injections	129
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
reconstructive surgery	57

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	63
Hispanic	50
Asian	30
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	53
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

aspiration	105
doctor visit	463
hospital care	22
injections	105
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
reconstructive surgery	42

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	48
Hispanic	44
Asian	26
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	36
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

aspiration	257
doctor visit	1101
injections	257
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	101
reconstructive surgery	101

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guy Paiement, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Guy Paiement, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	598
hospital care	21
implant removal	10
injections	149
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guy Paiement, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	244
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	41
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	44
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guy Paiement, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Guy Paiement, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Guy Paiement, MD graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Guy Paiement, 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. Guy Paiement, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, 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. Guy Paiement, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

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

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Dr. Guy Paiement, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 367 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Guy Paiement, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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