Commons Clinic

Above L to R: Dr. David Lee, Dr. Andrew Wassef, Dr. Amandeep Bhalla

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Services Offered

• Orthopedic surgical care
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• MAKO assisted joint replacement & restoration
• Interventional pain management
• Minimally invasive foot & ankle surgery

The Definition of Wellness

To us at Commons Clinic, wellness means performing at your peak—physically, mentally and functionally. We want our patients returning to the activities they love, moving with confidence and living without limitation. True wellness is an active state, and we build individualized care plans to get people there and keep them there.

Experiencing Both Sides of Health Care

The most rewarding part of our job is hearing from a patient who’s back on the ski slopes or playing with their kids after surgery for a problem that they thought would sideline them permanently. The most difficult part is navigating a health care system that too often prioritizes volume over value. That’s exactly why we built Commons Clinic differently—to give patients and physicians a better experience from start to finish.

Investing in Health

Our physicians and team prioritize the same fundamentals we prescribe: sleep, movement and stress management. Medicine can be a demanding profession, and we believe that practitioners who invest in their own health bring a sharper focus and deeper empathy to every patient interaction.

An Active Commitment to Recovery

Showing up is so important. Consistency in physical therapy, follow-up appointments and rehabilitation protocols matters more than any single treatment. Patients who stay engaged with their recovery plans heal faster and experience better long-term outcomes. The science is clear: Recovery is an active commitment, and we support our patients every step of the way to make that commitment achievable.

Getting Care Promptly

People know that early intervention is better than waiting, yet most delay seeking care until pain becomes unmanageable. By the time many patients arrive, a condition that could have been treated conservatively now requires more intensive intervention. Closing that gap is a mission for us. We’ve built an environment designed to lower every barrier to getting care sooner.

Comprehensive Care

The fragmented care model is overdue for a rethink. Patients shouldn’t have to coordinate between five different offices just to treat one condition. At Commons Clinic, imaging, physical therapy, surgical consultation and pain management all live under one roof. When care teams communicate in real time, diagnoses sharpen and outcomes improve dramatically.

A Preventive Approach

Southern California is a physically active community, which means we see both the benefits and the costs of that lifestyle. High-performance athletes and weekend warriors alike push their bodies hard. The strength is the motivation people bring to recovery. The challenge is that active lifestyles can mask injury until it becomes serious. We encourage patients to treat prevention as part of performance.

South Bay Energy

The South Bay has a genuinely unique energy—an active, community-minded culture that values quality of life. People here don’t just want to survive their health challenges; they want to thrive. That ambition aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re proud to bring world-class surgical care to a community that truly appreciates and embraces it.

Photographed by Fabien & Laura Castro