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  • Hans J Anderson, MD

    Hans J Anderson, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 501
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Edwin B Fuller, MD

    Edwin B Fuller, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 307
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Alon A Garay, MD

    Alon A Garay, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    525 3RD AVE
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Rodney D Henderson, MD

    Rodney D Henderson, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 501
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Joseph J Jankiewicz, MD

    Joseph J Jankiewicz, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    525 3RD AVE
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Michael P Kimball, MD

    Michael P Kimball, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 501
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Richard E Manos, MD

    Richard E Manos, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    525 3RD AVE
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Enass N Rickards, MD

    Enass N Rickards, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 501
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Mark A Wolgin, MD

    Mark A Wolgin, MD

    Distance: 6.72 mi
    480 4TH AVE STE 501
    CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
  • Thomas Dorsey, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Dorsey, MD

    Distance: 8.4 mi
    4364 Bonita Rd Ste 453
    Bonita, CA 91902
  • Eric Horton, M.D. 220 Points

    Eric Horton, M.D.

    Helix Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    8860 Center Drive, Suite 350
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Jeffrey L Marxen, MD 220 Points

    Jeffrey L Marxen, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 154
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • LOUIS LEVY Jr, MD 120 Points

    LOUIS LEVY Jr, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 108
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Jeffrey Marxen, MD 120 Points

    Jeffrey Marxen, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 154
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Ronald Vandell, MD 120 Points

    Ronald Vandell, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Mark Perlman, MD 110 Points

    Mark Perlman, MD

    Disorders Of The Foot & Ankle
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    8875 La Mesa Blvd Ste A
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Steven Greenwald, MD 110 Points

    Steven Greenwald, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    7484 University Ave E
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Frederick Close, MD 100 Points

    Frederick Close, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 156
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Sharon Dreeben, MD 100 Points

    Sharon Dreeben, MD

    Disorders Of The Foot & Ankle
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    8875 La Mesa Blvd Ste A
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Peter Hanson, MD 100 Points

    Peter Hanson, MD

    Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 256
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • William Lukavsky, MD 100 Points

    William Lukavsky, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 156
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Roman Cham, MD 100 Points

    Roman Cham, MD

    Roman Cham Inc
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    7339 El Cajon Boulevard Suite B
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Steven R Allsing, MD 10 Points

    Steven R Allsing, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR # 3154
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Ben Dubois, MD 10 Points

    Ben Dubois, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 256
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Behrooz A Akbarnia, MD

    Behrooz A Akbarnia, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Ramin Bagheri, MD

    Ramin Bagheri, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • John R Lake, MD

    John R Lake, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 256
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • John W Miles, MD

    John W Miles, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Ramin Raiszadeh, MD

    Ramin Raiszadeh, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Ronald F Vandell, MD

    Ronald F Vandell, MD

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 256
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Michael Botte, MD 200 Points

    Michael Botte, MD

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10710 North Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Gregory Mundis, MD 200 Points

    Gregory Mundis, MD

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10710 North Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Richard Walker, MD 200 Points

    Richard Walker, MD

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10710 North Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Roger Thorne, MD 150 Points

    Roger Thorne, MD

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10710 North Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Charles Rudolph, MD 140 Points

    Charles Rudolph, MD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9900 Genesee Ave Ste E
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • James Blasingame, MD 130 Points

    James Blasingame, MD

    San Dieguito Orthopedic Group
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Steven Copp, MD 120 Points

    Steven Copp, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • R. Todd Allen, MD, PHD
    110 Points

    R. Todd Allen, MD, PHD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9350 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • William Bugbee, MD 110 Points

    William Bugbee, MD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 300
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Bruce Van Dam, MD 110 Points

    Bruce Van Dam, MD

    Spondylosis Medical Group
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4130 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 300
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Behrooz Akbarnia, MD 100 Points

    Behrooz Akbarnia, MD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4130 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 300
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Stephen Nichols, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Nichols, MD

    American Orthopaedics & Sports
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9900 Genesee Ave Ste C
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • David Hackley, MD 100 Points

    David Hackley, MD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Henrik Hirshman, MD 100 Points

    Henrik Hirshman, MD

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    8305 Caminito Linterna
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • James Moitoza, MD 100 Points

    James Moitoza, MD

    LA Jolla Orthopaedic Surgery
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9900 Genesee Ave Ste C
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Norman Kane, MD 100 Points

    Norman Kane, MD

    Orthopedia : Orthopedic Doctor
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 228
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Stephen Shoemaker, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Shoemaker, MD

    San Dieguito Orthopedic Group
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Laura Andrews Alberton, MD 100 Points

    Laura Andrews Alberton, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Msb4
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • CLIFFORD COLWELL Jr, MD 100 Points

    CLIFFORD COLWELL Jr, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    11025 N Torrey Pines Rd Ste 140
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Michael Botte, MD 100 Points

    Michael Botte, MD

    Scripps Clinic
    Distance: 11.37 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Scripps Clnc
    La Jolla, CA 92037

Orthopedic Surgeon Info

Orthopedic Surgeon Summary:
An orthopedic surgeon works with patients before, during, and after surgical procedures that involve problems with the musculoskeletal system, such as hips and knees. An orthopedic surgeon is a surgical specialist. These surgeons diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and congenital defects that may affect not only the bones and joints, but nerves, muscles, and connective tissues as well. An orthopedic surgeon can help with arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and can also help with intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). While an orthopedic surgeon does perform surgical procedures, these doctors also use nonsurgical interventions when possible to treat patients.

Category Conditions Treated:


A few of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons include:


Category Specialties:


While doctors may choose general orthopedic surgery, there are at least a dozen different specialties, a few of which include specialization in specific areas of the body, physical and occupational therapy, trauma, sports medicine, pediatrics, rehabilitation, pain management, and more.

Category Procedures and Treatments:


Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat patients. Just a few of these include:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone grafting
  • Bone healing
  • Chondroplasty
  • Fusion
  • Internal fixation
  • Joint replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Pain management
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Soft tissue repair

Category Profession Details:


Orthopedic surgeons must complete a minimum of a Bachelor Degree, followed by 4 years of medical school and 5 years of orthopedic residency. An additional year of education is required for specialties within the field. The orthopedic surgeon needs to pass licensing requirements for the state in which he or she will practice medicine. In order to be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery orthopedic surgeons must complete all education and training requirement, practice their field for 2 years, then pass the written and oral exams.

Category Associations:


The American Orthopaedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Orthopedic Surgeon FAQs:

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
An Orthopedic Surgeon is a physician who performs surgery on the musculoskeletal system. An Orthopedic Surgeon does surgery on the hand, hip, elbow, shoulder, joint, foot, ankle and spine.

What types of surgery does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can do many surgeries. The surgeries performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon include: repair fractures, hip and knee replacement, carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair, etc. An Orthopedic Surgeon can also help with lumbar stabilization and lumbar instrumentation.

Where does an Orthopedic Surgeon work?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can work in a hospital or clinic.

How do I find an Orthopedic Surgeon in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in your state. Select Orthopedic Surgeon from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Orthopedic Surgeon in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Orthopedic Surgeons in your city and state.

Do orthopedic surgeons only treat bones?
While orthopedic surgeons do treat injuries and diseases that affect bones, they also treat other parts of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.

Do orthopedic surgeons only use surgery as treatment?
While qualified to perform various surgical procedures, orthopedic surgeons also use nonsurgical and minimally invasive methods to treat patients as well. The least invasive method is typically the first choice in treating patients.

Why would orthopedic surgeons need to specialize in one part of the body if they only treat certain issues?
The musculoskeletal system is complex, requiring extensive focus to properly heal these areas. Also, with 206 bones in the human body, each bone has a specific function and different connective tissue issues. For example, there are 27 bones in the hand, and 26 bones in the foot. That is a lot for an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in one of these areas to focus on.

How many orthopedic surgeons are there in the United States?
Wikipedia states that there are 25,464 orthopedic surgeons in the United States as of 2008.

Orthopedic Surgeon Related Terms:
orthopedics, orthopaedics, orthopedic surgery, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, menisectomy, chondroplasty, carpal tunnel release, thoracic discectomy, anterior and posterior thoracic instrumentation, intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET), nucleoplasty, discography, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior and posterior lumbar instrumentation, dynesys lumbar stabilization, orthopedic surgeon, scoliosis surgery