Get back to doing what you love—with expert care close to home.
At Lompoc Valley Medical Center, we believe that exceptional orthopedic care shouldn’t require a long drive. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or preparing for a knee or hip replacement, our experienced team is here to help.
We offer comprehensive orthopedic services—from diagnosis to surgery to rehabilitation—all under one trusted healthcare system. Our board-certified orthopedic specialists use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain, speed recovery, and restore mobility.
Sports injuries
Joint replacements
Fracture care
Arthritis and chronic pain management
Personalized rehab plans
With shorter wait times, personalized treatment, and a commitment to your wellness,we’re here to help you move better and live stronger in the Lompoc Valley.
Our orthopedic specialists diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, from joint pain and fractures to arthritis and degenerative bone diseases. We offer personalized care plans that may include physical therapy, injections, or surgical options like joint replacement to restore function and reduce pain.
Sports Medicine
Whether you’re a student-athlete or an active adult, our Sports Medicine team is here to help you recover from injuries and improve your performance. We provide non-surgical treatments for sprains, strains, tendonitis, and overuse injuries, focusing on prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return to activity.
Spine Care
Our spine care program is led by Dr. Richard Rooney, the region’s most experienced spine surgeon with over 5,000 successful procedures. His advanced training surpasses that of many academic centers, including Stanford, providing patients with expert care for back and neck pain, herniated discs, and degenerative spine conditions.
Dr. Chang earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and was reared in Florida. During a sports medicine fellowship, he was a team physician for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice University and NASA. He has extensive research experience in orthopedic surgery. Orthopaedic Procedures: Non-operative treatment/injections for arthritis, Treatment of fractures and broken bones, Shoulder, Hip and Knee replacements, Ligament repairs, Tendon repairs, Pediatric injuries, Neck and Back pain evaluation and care. Sports Medicine Procedures:Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Arthroscopic labral repair, ACL reconstruction, Arthroscopic meniscus repair, Biceps repairs, Cartilage growth and implantation, Tommy John Surgery, Throwing shoulder and elbow injuries, and all other sports injuries.
Richard Rooney, MD
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and he earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery training in the U.S. Army and is board certified in both orthopedic and spine surgery. He was separately selected as the Clinical Travelling Fellow by the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the Cervical Spine Research Society and is the only surgeon to win all three of the awards concurrently. His accomplishments in the field of Regenerative Medicine and his knowledge of Stem Cell science were recognized by Congress and in 2009 and 2011 he was appointed as a Peer Reviewer for Congressional Directed Medical Research Programs in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell therapy in Orthopaedics. He has authored numerous research articles, lectured extensively on Spine Surgery and Regenerative Medicine and authored the Spine and Orthopaedic chapters in the definitive textbook on Combat Trauma.
"I wanted my life back—fishing, hiking, walking on sand."
After a knee injury sidelined P.E. teacher Toby Henry, he struggled to find the right care—until he met Dr. Justin Chang at Lompoc Health. Dr. Chang performed a cutting-edge MACI procedure, using Toby’s own cells to regrow cartilage and avoid a full knee replacement.
“It was top-notch care. I know I’m in good hands.”
- Toby Henry