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Specialty:
Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle
Orthopaedic Surgery
Department Affiliation:
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
State License:
A75907
Phone:
(310) 319-1234
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Orthopaedic Center - Santa Monica
1250 16th St.
Suite 2100
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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(424) 259-6561
Medical Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004
Fellowship
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2001-2002
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University Hospital, 1997-2001
Internship
Surgery, Emory University Hospital, 1996-1997
Degree
UC San Diego School of Medicine, MD, 1995
Interests
  • Achilles Tendon

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles tendon injuries affect the Achilles tendon, a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking.
    Learn more >
  • Achilles tendon repairs

    Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery

    Achilles tendon repair surgery is a type of surgery to fix a damaged Achilles tendon. This is the strong, fibrous cord in the lower leg that connects the muscles of your calf to your heel. It's the largest tendon in your body.
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  • Ankle
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Replacement Surgery
  • Arthritis

    Arthritis

    Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. Millions of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis.
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  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Arthroscopic Ankle
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy

    Arthroscopy

    An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. Originally, arthroscopy was used mainly for planning a standard open surgery. But with new tools and advanced surgical methods, many conditions can also be treated using an arthroscope.
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  • Bunion

    Bunion Surgery

    Bunion surgery is done to reduce the pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion. A bunion is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or at the base of the little toe. Read on for details about this surgery.
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  • Charcot Marie Tooth

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is an inherited nerve problem. It causes abnormalities in the nerves that supply your feet, legs, hands, and arms. It affects both your motor and sensory nerves.
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  • Clubfoot

    Clubfoot in Children

    Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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  • Flat Feet
  • Foot
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • General Foot

    Foot Pain and Problems

    There are many types of foot problems that affect the heels, toes, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints of the foot. The symptoms of foot problems may look like other health conditions and problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
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  • Hardware Corrections
  • Nerve Decompression
  • Nerve Entrapment
  • Neuropathy

    Peripheral Neuropathy

    Peripheral neuropathy is a type of damage to the nervous system. Specifically, it is a problem with your peripheral nervous system. This is the network of nerves that sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body.
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  • Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine.
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  • Osteonecrosis

    Avascular Necrosis

    Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses.
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  • Osteotomy
  • Re-do Ankle

    Ankle Replacement Surgery

    Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. Ankle replacement surgery may make sense for you if you have severe arthritis in your ankle. This can cause symptoms like severe pain, inflammation, and stiffness, which can lead to difficulty walking.
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    Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview

    The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function, but the surgery may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem.
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  • Tendon Injuries

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles tendon injuries affect the Achilles tendon, a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking.
    Learn more >
  • Tendon Repair
  • Tendon Transfers
  • Tendonitis

    Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis

    Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon.
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