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Marina del Rey Hip Pain Doctor & Specialist

Does your hip ache when you get out of bed in the morning?
Maybe it’s a deep groin pain that flares up when you sit too long, or a stabbing sensation every time you climb stairs.
You’ve tried resting it, icing it, maybe even avoiding certain activities altogether. But the pain persists.
Dr. Brett Shore is a Marina del Rey hip doctor who helps patients find out what’s causing their hip pain and what they can do about it.

15+

Over 15 Years Treating Hip Conditions

11

Years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser SoCal

5

Approval Across 30+ Patient Reviews

Rigorous Training, Exceptional Outcomes

Undergraduate Degree

Medical Degree

Orthopedic Residency

Sports Medicine Fellowship

Shore Hip & Joint: Brett Shore, MD

4551 Glencoe Ave Suite #145, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
5.0 ★★★★★

Patient Reviews

What Happens During Your Hip Pain Appointment

Your appointment isn’t rushed. Dr. Shore takes time to understand your symptoms and explain what’s happening inside your hip.

Why Your Hip Pain Isn’t Getting Better on Its Own

Hip pain is different from a pulled muscle or a bruise. It doesn’t usually heal with rest.
Most hip problems involve structural damage inside the joint. The longer they go untreated, the more the surrounding tissue compensates, which can make the pain spread or get worse.
Dr. Shore, Marina del Rey hip specialist, uses physical exams and imaging to identify the specific structure causing your pain.
Once he knows what’s wrong, he can recommend treatment that addresses the problem.

Hip Conditions and Injuries We Treat

Dr. Shore treats hip injuries and structural problems at his orthopedic clinics in Marina del Rey.

When the blood supply to the femoral head is cut off, the bone begins to deteriorate and can eventually collapse if left untreated.

Abnormal bone growth on the ball or socket causes pinching during motion, leading to pain and limited rotation.

A tear in the labrum, the ring of cartilage around your hip socket, can cause clicking, catching, or deep pain in your groin or outer hip.

A shallow socket doesn’t cover the femoral head properly, which can lead to instability and early damage to the labrum and cartilage.

Cartilage wear inside the hip joint leads to stiffness, pain, and difficulty with everyday activities like walking or bending.

Tears in these tendons cause pain in the outer hip, especially when walking, climbing stairs, or standing on one leg.

Tears near the tendon origin cause pain with bending, sitting for long periods, or sudden movements.

A tight piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, causing buttock pain that can radiate down the leg.

Treatment Options for Hip Pain

Muscles stay intact, which helps patients regain movement more quickly and avoid many of the setbacks linked to traditional hip replacement.

About Dr. Brett Shore

Dr. Brett Shore is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in hip preservation, arthroscopy, and hip replacement.

His background includes:

  • Education at Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Residency through the Harvard Combined Orthopedic program
  • Fellowship with Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute
  • Advanced hip preservation training in Switzerland with world-renowned specialists
  • 11 years as Chief of Hip Preservation at Kaiser Southern California
  • Editorial board member for Arthroscopy and author of peer-reviewed research

Why Marina del Rey Patients Choose Dr. Shore

Advanced Training in Hip Procedures

  • Advanced training in hip preservation, arthroscopy, and replacement
  • Broad experience with labral tears, dysplasia, arthritis, tendon injuries, and revisions
  • Regular care for athletes, active adults, and chronic hip pain patients

Diagnostic Precision

  • Careful review of X-rays and MRI scans
  • Clear explanation of how findings connect to symptoms
  • Treatment plans guided by exam results and imaging

Patient-Friendly Visit Process

  • Clear discussion of the condition from the first appointment onward
  • Review of treatment options based on activity level and lifestyle
  • Open time for questions at each visit

Convenient Clinic Locations

  • Clinics in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach
  • Easy access for patients throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County

Positive Patient Feedback

  • 5 stars across 30+ reviews on public platforms
  • Frequent praise for communication and follow-through
  • Referrals from returning patients and local medical providers

What Our Patients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Many patients improve with physical therapy, activity changes, or injections. Dr. Shore recommends surgery only when conservative treatment hasn’t worked.

With the anterior method, most patients walk the same day as surgery and return to normal activities in 4 to 6 weeks. Full recovery, including return to sports or high-impact activities, typically takes 3 to 6 months.

Dr. Shore evaluates patients with ongoing symptoms after prior procedures. He can determine whether the original surgery failed, whether a new problem has developed, or whether revision surgery is needed.

Most major insurance plans are accepted. We’ll confirm your coverage before your appointment.

Book Your Consultation With a Marina del Rey Hip Specialist

Hip pain affects how you walk, sleep, work, and enjoy your life. It doesn’t have to stay that way.

Dr. Shore will identify the source of your pain and explain your treatment options, including what you can realistically expect from each one.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Shore.

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