Can anyone recommend a good Dr. and/or PT in Southern California?

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Like others on this board, my doctors don't seem to have much interest in and/or

knowledge of the best treatment for Grade IV chondromalacia patella. My PT is

giving me the old " strengthen the VMO, stretch the hamstrings " protocall. My

dr. says, " Go to PT, take Celebrex, and see me in 4-6 weeks. " So, I have an

appointment to see him this Friday, and in the past 6 weeks, I've diligently

done my PT, avoided painful activities, and have been on (now off) Celebrex. I

can't say I'm any better off today than I was 6 weeks ago.

Although my MRI didn't show it, I think I may have a torn meniscus, or maybe a

floating piece of cartilage in my joint. Is it worth it to have a scope to have

it checked out?

I have read 's book and am working on Doug's book. Maybe I just need to

forego the doctor route, and self-treat?

Can anyone recommend a doctor (or physical therapist) in SoCal who might give me

some better guidance?