Facility Oakland Medical Center Orthopedics Address Oakland Medical Center Hospital Building, 1st Floor 280 W. MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA 94611 Richmond Medical Center 901 Nevin Ave. Richmond CA 94801 Map & Directions Telephone Office: 510-752-6903 Appt/Advice: (510) 752-1155 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Office Hours

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		8:30 am 12:30 pm	8:30 am 12:30 pm		8:30 am 12:30 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 am

About Me

I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement. I was one of the first orthopedic surgeons in California to do minimally invasive total knee replacement, and have been a pioneer in surface replacement arthroplasty. These techniques have great promise for faster recovery and fewer complications than standard surgeries. I have been doing minimally invasive total hip replacements for over three years now and was one of the original surgeons to evaluate this technique.

I serve as Associate Physician In Chief in charge of tertiary care and graduate medical education. I have been elected to serve on the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Board of Councilors. I am chair elect of the Board of Councilors, and serve of the national board of teh Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.

I believe in patients' being involved in the decision making process about their treatment. Together we can achieve great outcomes.

Review my curriculum vitae.

Joined Kaiser in: 1994
Undergaduate school: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

2008 Sidney R. Garfield Exceptional Contribution Award

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Rochester, School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Internship	Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Residency	Boston University Medical Center University Hospital, Boston, MA
Fellowship	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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