Improving Joint Function and Ensuring Your Comfort is our Priority

Ventura County Orthopedic Associates is committed to helping people lead active lives, whether it is through treating a sports or work-related injury, treating fractures, replacing a joint or relieving chronic or acute pain.

Meet Our Physicians

Our Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons are highly trained and have in depth knowledge of the latest
surgical and nonsurgical treatment options

Emily Benson, MD

Emily Benson, MD Director of Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas Wu, MD

Thomas Wu, MD Associate Director of Orthopedic Surgery

Denise Stennette, MD

Denise Stennette, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Tadashi Takara

Tadashi Takara, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Damayea Hargett, MD

Damayea Hargett, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Mary Ragsdale, MD

Mary Ragsdale, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Ashley Lamb, DO

Ashley Lamb, DOOrthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Michael Maguire, MD

Michael Maguire, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Sean Early, MD

Sean Early, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Meet Our Physician Assistants

Damayea Hargett, MD

Ross Monroe, PA-C Chief Physician Assistant

Casey Lowe, PA-C

Casey Lowe, PA-C Physician Assistant

Jessica Cataldo Ramirez, PA-C

Jessica Cataldo Ramirez, PA-C Physician Assistant

Our Physicians are
Specialist in

  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Cartilage Restoration
  • Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Care
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Nonunion Surgery

Patient Testimonials

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