Dr. David Matthew Apel, MD

Dr. David Apel specializes in orthopedic surgery with over four decades of experience treating patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Apel brings 43 years of surgical expertise to his practice, providing care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Apel practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Los Angeles and Downey, including Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He focuses on treating conditions such as scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and pressure sores. His surgical skills include spinal imaging procedures and specialized scoliosis assessments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.