Dr. Natasha E. Trentacosta, MD | Santa Monica, CA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Natasha Trentacosta specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced fellowship training in sports medicine. She completed her sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group in 2016, followed by additional specialized training at Boston Children's Hospital in 2017. This dual fellowship background provides her with comprehensive expertise in treating both adult and pediatric orthopedic conditions. Dr. Trentacosta communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Trentacosta practices at two convenient locations in California: Santa Monica and Tarzana. She focuses on treating common conditions such as knee pain and osteoarthritis, helping patients regain mobility and reduce discomfort. Her approach includes non-surgical treatments like physical therapy and strength training to help patients recover effectively. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.6 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.6

30 Ratings
48 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Boston Children's Hospital
29 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
2 office locations
Female

Had a good bedside manner
Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Trentacosta's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

30 Ratings with 29 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 23 Minutes

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Patients have praised Dr. Natasha E. Trentacosta for her competence, attentiveness, and excellent bedside manner, often highlighting how she thoroughly discusses issues and treatment plans. Additionally, her ability to restore faith and provide good care is frequently mentioned, adding to patients' overall positive experiences. On the negative side, some patients have reported that Dr. Trentacosta can appear rushed and lacks empathy during consultations, making them feel like the attention given is inadequate or impersonal. The pressure of a tightly packed schedule is noted as a contributing factor to the rushed consultations, affecting the overall satisfaction for some patients.

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Absolutely wonderful. My experience..

March 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Very satisfied with this visit. The doctor was extremely competent and personable.

September 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Faith in Humanity RESTORED.

September 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Great experience

September 10th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Trentacosta was extremely cold and uncaring. It's like she is running a relay. She dashes in, barely pays any attention to you, and runs out. Showed zero empathy for my situation.I told her I thought the hip was also involved and she said "I don't know what you want, I'm not a hip replacement doctor." When I said I had had 4 replacements she said (rudely) "well,Do you want a fifth?" I'm just trying to figure out what's wrong so I can figure out how to deal with it.I was very upset with the consultation and would absolutely NEVER recommend her to anyone.

August 31st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr T is great. Always listens to what issue is and determines course of action, which she discusses. We need more doctors with this bedside manner!

July 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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AS ALWAYS DR TRENTACOSTA WAS AWESOME. THOROUGHLY EXPLAINING EVERYTHING.

July 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I want others who need hip replacement to know what good care they would receive from this team.

June 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Trentacosta is very attentive, knowledgeable and caring.

May 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Trentacosta was very rushed. I waited an hour and then saw her for 5 minutes. Her staff books her time in 15 minute increments. So of course she is very rushed with the amount of patients she has waiting. That being said, I am grateful to have her as my doctor.

February 21st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Santa Monica

2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 400Santa Monica, CA 90404

Tel: (310) 829-2663

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Spine - Tarzana

18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 401Tarzana, CA 91356

Tel: (424) 314-7784

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Natasha E Trentacosta, MD	Dr. Neil Bhamb, MD	Dr. A. Michael Moheimani, MD	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (30 Ratings)	5 (13 Ratings)	4.8 (194 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)
	18 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English, Arabic	Speaks English
Santa Monica , CA	Marina Del Rey , CA	Santa Ana , CA	Monterey , CA
	Med School: Washington University - St Louis School of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine and Public Health	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital2017

Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group- Sports Medicine2016

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