Facility San Rafael Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery Address 99 Montecillo Road MOB II, 2nd floor San Rafael CA 94903 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (415) 444-4430 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	9:00 am 5:00 pm	9:00 am 5:00 pm	9:00 am 5:00 pm	9:00 am 5:00 pm	9:00 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

About Me

My practice consists of reconstructive surgery of all major joints. These include arthroscopic surgery in the hip joint something that is increasingly being practiced only in centers highly specialized in treating early detected hip pathology such as “impingement” and “labrum tears”. I am also still doing total joint replacements for knees, hips and shoulders in cases of advanced arthritis.

I practiced in San Francisco starting July 1980. I moved to the Boston Area in December 2004 for a teaching sabbatical at The Cambridge Hospital, affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. I was involved in orthopedic research projects and taught medical students, interns and residents. Despite the intellectual stimulation of the environment, my wife and I missed Northern California greatly. So, after we returned to the Bay Area, I joined the Orthopedic Surgery department at Kaiser San Rafael in October 2005. Here I found an environment geared to excellence in the level of care to our patients linked to the intellectual stimulation of practicing among peers of the highest quality in the Nation.

My interest in keeping up with the latest developments in techniques and materials in my specialty is still high, but will always be measured against their safety and effectiveness, without compromising the final outcomes for my patients. I encourage my patients to participate in the decisions about their treatment. Clear communication is the best method to achieve a successful outcome, and I will do my best to explain your treatment options and use my diagnostic and surgical skills to help you obtain the best possible results.

François Antounian

My Credentials

Medical school	American University of Beirut,medical, Beirut, Lebanon
Residency	Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Residency	St. Vincent Charity Hospital and Health Center, Cleveland, OH
Board certification	Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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