About
Dr. Jason Snibbe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist based in Los Angeles. He completed fellowship training in both sports medicine and robotic joint reconstruction. His clinical focus covers minimally invasive and robotic surgeries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Over his career, he has performed more than 8,000 surgeries.
Orthopedics This Week named Dr. Snibbe the safest physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he maintains one of the lowest complication rates on staff. Los Angeles Magazine included him on its Top Doctors list in 2018. He regularly lectures and teaches surgeons internationally, and he presented grand rounds on hip arthroscopy at Madigan Army Medical Center. His published research on PRP and femoroacetabular impingement outcomes appears in the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. He co-founded Snibbs Shoes, applying two decades of orthopedic knowledge to footwear design. Dr. Snibbe believes that minimally invasive surgery is fundamentally about respecting the body's natural structures, and he pursues non-surgical solutions whenever his patients' conditions allow.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Fellowship training in sports medicine and robotic joint reconstruction
Additional Training
Grand rounds presenter on hip arthroscopy at Madigan Army Medical Center; published research in the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Snibbe right for?
Dr. Snibbe is a strong fit for active adults, athletes, and performers who want a surgeon with deep subspecialty training. Patients dealing with shoulder, hip, knee, or elbow injuries benefit from his minimally invasive and robotic surgical expertise. He works especially well with patients who want a thorough evaluation of non-surgical options before committing to an operation. Those who value a low-volume, high-attention practice will find his boutique model a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Snibbe treats a wide range of shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow conditions. These include rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, ACL tears, meniscus damage, femoroacetabular impingement, and degenerative joint disease requiring replacement. He also treats biceps and triceps tendon injuries, bursitis, and epicondylar conditions of the elbow.
Yes, Dr. Snibbe performs robotic total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty. He completed fellowship training specifically in robotic joint reconstruction. He uses robotic-assisted techniques to improve precision and support better outcomes for patients requiring joint replacement.
Yes, Dr. Snibbe holds board certification in orthopedic surgery. He also completed fellowship training in sports medicine and robotic joint reconstruction, giving him subspecialty depth across both arthroscopic and replacement procedures.
Dr. Snibbe has performed more than 8,000 surgeries over the course of his career. Orthopedics This Week recognized him as the safest physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he maintains one of the lowest complication rates on staff.
Yes, Dr. Snibbe takes a conservative-first approach to every case. He evaluates non-surgical options, including physical therapy, biologic treatments, and PRP injections, before recommending an operation. He turns to surgery only when a patient's condition genuinely requires it.
Dr. Snibbe views minimally invasive surgery as fundamentally about preserving the body's natural structures. He uses arthroscopic and robotic techniques across the shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow to reduce tissue disruption. His research on outcomes further informs how he applies these techniques in practice.
Yes, Dr. Snibbe has published research on PRP and femoroacetabular impingement outcomes in the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. He lectures and teaches surgeons internationally and presented grand rounds on hip arthroscopy at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Snibbe regularly treats professional athletes, performers, and highly active patients throughout Los Angeles. His combination of sports medicine training and surgical expertise makes him well-suited for patients with high performance and recovery demands.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026