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Continuing his lifelong commitment to his native southern California, Amandeep Bhalla, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of all spinal disorders at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhalla has experience with a wide range of spinal conditions and provides each patient with compassionate, personalized care.
Dr. Bhalla attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology and anthropology. He then enrolled at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his Doctor of Medicine.
After completing his medical education, Dr. Bhalla completed an internship and residency program in orthopaedic surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He then attended the Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship in Boston where he was trained in the subspecialty of spine surgery.
While completing his fellowship training, Dr. Bhalla developed a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the spine, adult deformity surgery, management of traumatic spinal injuries, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
In addition to his duties with at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, Dr. Bhalla is on staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and the Surgical Center of Long Beach. He is also a current member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Philip S. Yuan, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with experience treating a wide range of spinal disorders. As a member of Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group in Long Beach, California, Dr. Yuan is a leading provider of high-quality orthopaedic care.
Dr. Yuan attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in biochemistry. Dr. Yuan then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School. After spending most of his life on the east coast, Dr. Yuan moved to the west coast to pursue a general surgery internship at the University of California San Diego where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery. He also completed the prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As the resident spinal surgery specialist at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Yuan opts for nonsurgical treatment options and is well trained in minimally invasive techniques. He’s also a participant of the CASCADE Clinical Research Study which explores potential treatment advances for low back pain caused by degenerative changes of a spinal disc.
Outside the office, Dr. Yuan and his wife have settled in quite nicely to their life in southern California. In his free time, Dr. Yuan enjoys traveling, playing tennis, basketball, and golf, and spending time with his wife and sons. As a member of Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group, he is committed to bringing compassionate orthopaedic care to the Long Beach community.
Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars.
Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.
“The front office was quick to get my required information. I didn't have time to complete the paperwork before the X-Ray Technician called me back. That's fantastic. I was taken to a room right after the x-rays. Dr. Ajiboye came in a few minutes later after looking at the results and explained the images. He was kind and easy to talk to. He answered the questions as best he could and provided the next steps in treatment.”
Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides personalized back and neck care at Verma Spine, where he serves patients of all ages in the communities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County, California. He has a stellar reputation for concierge level care and is known as a “doctor’s doctor” frequently treating physicians and nurses requiring expert level care
Though he has a stellar reputation for minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Verma is an orthopedic specialist who successfully treats most back and neck problems using nonsurgical treatments. He’s affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, and Los Alamitos Medical Center.
Dr. Verma received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He obtained a master’s and medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York City, then completed residency training at the prestigious Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware.
In 2015, Dr. Verma finished a spine fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, which is known as the premier institution for pediatric and adult spinal deformities. Before opening his own practice, he was an assistant professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he built a multidisciplinary spine deformity service.
Dr. Verma maintains an active interest in clinical research. He has authored more than 150 publications and book chapters, publishing his work in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine Deformity, and other peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his research at the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and other professional meetings.
In 2010, he was awarded the cherished Russell Hibbs Award by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). As the oldest and most respected spine society, SRS focuses on the advancement of scoliosis care around the world. Dr. Verma was also selected in 2019 by The Leading Physicians to represent Los Alamitos as a Top Orthopaedic Surgeon of the Spine on FindaTopDoc.com.
Over the last decade, Dr. Verma has volunteered his services through FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra, Ghana, and the Global Spine Outreach, a nonprofit organization that provides spinal surgeries to underprivileged children around the world. Working together with these organizations, Dr. Verma has performed complex pediatric spine surgery in Africa, Colombia, and Mexico.
Lindsey Urband, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hand, upper extremity, and microsurgeon at the four Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute offices in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California. She specializes in treating complicated fractures, Deupuytren’s contractures, nerve problems, and arthritis of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Urband earned her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Minnesota and then traveled to the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine for an orthopedic residency. She finished her formal education with an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Hand Center in San Antonio, Texas.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Urband enjoys traveling and has worked on three surgical mission trips to Guatemala as a medical interpreter and assistant surgeon. She is an active person and likes running, cycling, paddle boarding, alpine skiing, and salsa dancing. Dr. Urband spent some time as a speed skater, which helps her understand athletic injuries and the importance for athletes to safely and effectively return to competition.
Chris Urband, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine doctor at the four Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute offices in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California.
He specializes in shoulder surgery and shoulder reconstruction, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. He is particularly interested in assisting patients with treatment for shoulder, hip, and knee injuries.
Dr. Urband’s background in engineering education allows him to get to the root cause of orthopedic issues. He spends adequate time with each patient to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Urband earned his medical degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. He then traveled to Buffalo to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine before completing an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Minnesota.
When he’s not at work, Dr. Urband is a triathlete and enjoys cycling, backpacking, surfing, and skiing. He used his education, experience treating the athletic population, and his personal love of sports to author multiple book chapters on upper extremity conditions.
Dr. Jason Tani, MD, cares for patients at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, with three locations in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, and Pomona, California.
Dr. Tani was born and raised in the Aloha State of Hawaii. He attended a school for ethnic Hawaiians and then traveled to Missouri, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Education. He then worked as a flight attendant before being accepted into medical school in Hawaii.
Dr. Tani graduated in the top quarter of his class. He completed a surgical internship at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, where he met a famous orthopedic trauma surgeon, Michael Chapman, MD, who encouraged him to pursue orthopedic training.
He trained in the West Virginia University (WVU) Orthopedic Program in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing level 1 trauma experience. After completing the program, he accepted a position in Mesa, Arizona, where he practiced for over 20 years.
Following a brief hiatus in Hawaii, Dr. Tani returned to Arizona and practiced in the small rural town of Payson. He now looks forward to living the California life.
His areas of expertise and interest include fracture care, total and partial knee replacement, carpal tunnel, trigger fingers, knee arthroscopy, hip replacement, pediatric fracture care, and amputations.
In his spare time, Dr. Tani loves to golf and traveling to wine country.
“Dr Tani listened got straight to the point and explained things clearly. Several times he asked if I had questions. He also explained how the insurance works.”
Dr. Jason Tani, md
Orthopedic Surgeon
9190 Haven Ave
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91767
4.7(182)
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Dr. Kunal Kalra, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 29.4 mi
4.7(289)
9190 Haven Ave
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91767
Kunal Kalra, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose areas of expertise include sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Kalra treats shoulder, hip, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries and disorders, seeing patients at the in Victorville, Pomona, Banning, Loma Linda and Chino, California, offices.
Dr. Kalra attended the University of Mumbai's Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ (Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy) Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India, where he earned his medical degree. He stayed in Mumbai to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, then moved to the United States.
He studied for his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan's Upper East Side and then traveled to the West Coast to attend the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) for fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction. Dr. Kalra also received specialist training in pediatric orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an AFTS Fellow (Paris) in shoulder surgery.
Dr. Kalra speaks fluent Hindi, English, and Marathi, so he can cater to patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. For most patients, he considers comprehensive non-surgical management first, offering advanced evidence-based treatments where necessary.
He aims to help people enjoy a healthier life, and he firmly believes that patients play a vital role in their therapy. He works with each person to help them make better choices that promote good health. Dr. Kalra says his goal is to keep patients out of his office because he'd much rather they are well and doing the activities they love.
Roy Akrakian, MD, is an outstanding orthopaedic specialist passionate about serving his community. An integral part of the team at Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Akarakian helps residents of Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California, find relief from various conditions affecting their bone, joint, and muscle health.
Dr. Akarakian began his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and remained in the area for his residency and fellowship training.
Professional roles as an emergency medicine attending physician and a physician for soccer, baseball, and hockey teams provided different learning environments, expanding Dr. Akarakian’s understanding of sports medicine and orthopedics.
The author of multiple scholarly papers and a forthcoming book, Dr. Akarakian believes in remaining connected to the academic medical community. He also enjoys participating in conferences and workshops as a presenter or attendee.
When not in the office, Dr. Akarakian enjoys playing beach volleyball and soccer and learning new cooking skills and stock trading.
“Dr. Roy is fantastic. I’ve had injections before and they hurt like hell but in his office it was fantastic. Very pleasant experience barely felt anything. My shots were insulin hurt worse. I would recommend them 1000%. Their staff is also fantastic”
Dr. Roy Akarakian, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
9190 Haven Ave
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91767
4.8(121)
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Dr. Samir Nayyar, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 29.4 mi
4.8(508)
9190 Haven Ave
Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91767
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Samir Nayyar, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, specializes in joint replacement and reconstruction and loves helping people get back to an active, pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Nayyar sees patients at the practice's three locations in Victorville, Pomona, Barstow, Banning, and Loma Linda, California, office and relishes being able to make a positive impact on his patients' quality of life that's both immediate and long-lasting.
Dr. Nayyar was born in New York but relocated to Apple Valley, California, where he attended Granite Hills High School. He returned to New York to study for his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving the Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Award and the SUNY Chancellor's Award.
During Dr. Nayyar's time at NYU Langone Orthopaedic Hospital in New York City, he trained under some of the most esteemed orthopedic surgeons, gaining experience in joint replacement and reconstruction and achieving a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Nayyar uses innovative, minimally invasive techniques during surgery that reduce blood loss and postoperative pain, ensuring the experience is less traumatic for his patients. He sees patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and all walks of life, from athletes specializing in many different sports to older patients who just want to remain active and play with their grandchildren.
He undertakes a variety of surgical cases, performing delicate nerve repairs one day and major joint replacement surgery the next. He believes that while everyone feels fragile at times, people are extraordinarily resilient, and with the high-class treatment and ongoing support he provides, his patients can overcome their injuries.
Dr. Nayyar is proud of his ability to help patients regain mobility and find relief from pain and is excited about using his skills to assist people back home in the High Desert area of California, where he grew up.
Kunal Kalra, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose areas of expertise include sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Kalra treats shoulder, hip, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries and disorders, seeing patients at the in Victorville, Pomona, Banning, Loma Linda and Chino, California, offices.
Dr. Kalra attended the University of Mumbai's Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ (Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy) Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India, where he earned his medical degree. He stayed in Mumbai to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, then moved to the United States.
He studied for his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan's Upper East Side and then traveled to the West Coast to attend the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) for fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction. Dr. Kalra also received specialist training in pediatric orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an AFTS Fellow (Paris) in shoulder surgery.
Dr. Kalra speaks fluent Hindi, English, and Marathi, so he can cater to patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. For most patients, he considers comprehensive non-surgical management first, offering advanced evidence-based treatments where necessary.
He aims to help people enjoy a healthier life, and he firmly believes that patients play a vital role in their therapy. He works with each person to help them make better choices that promote good health. Dr. Kalra says his goal is to keep patients out of his office because he'd much rather they are well and doing the activities they love.
Samuel Bederman, MD, is an accomplished orthopedic spine surgeon offering a wide variety of services at RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange, California. The practice specializes in adult and pediatric scoliosis, minimally invasive spinal surgery, robotic spine surgery, and complex revision cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgery.
Dr. Bederman treats patients of all ages with developmental and degenerative spinal deformities. The practice also welcomes people who have spine conditions caused by trauma, who need support after surgery, or who have cancer-related conditions.
Dr. Bederman is an expert in his field, having authored nearly 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters. He’s given numerous scientific presentations nationally and internationally. He also trains orthopedic surgeons in robotic spine surgery, a field he pioneered.
The wide variety of treatments and prevention methods offered by Dr. Bederman and his staff help improve your quality of life. Men and women in need of compassionate and individualized care for their spine issues can call RESTORE Orthopedics and Spine Center or set up a consultation using this website.
“Always happy with my visits or telephone appts .dr is always with full concern of any problems or needs I may have....i feel very grateful to have a Dr. Like this whom I feel I can reach out too at all times.”
Amgad Alfred, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgeon
8283 N Grove
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Dr. Grant Shifflett, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 42.6 mi
4.9(99)
3501 Jamboree Road
Suite 1250
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Handpicked by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. to join DISC Sports & Spine Center, fellowship-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, Grant D. Shifflett, MD, takes a patient-centered approach to care at his offices in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California. With vast experience in minimally invasive and complex reconstructive spinal surgeries, Dr. Shifflett strives to restore each patient's functionality and quality of life.
Using cutting-edge techniques, he takes an evidence-based approach to treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions, including scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. Whether Dr. Shifflett provides non-operative care such as stem cell injections or performs innovative procedures such as artificial disc replacement, he does so with compassionate care and understanding.
Dr. Shifflett received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia before graduating with the highest distinction from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, affiliated with New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.
After venturing on a traveling fellowship to Japan, Dr. Shifflett returned to the United States and completed a minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University. There, he learned microsurgical techniques, focusing on outpatient, fusion, and non-fusion procedures for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Highly recognized in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Shifflett has presented at numerous conferences, written multiple medical journal articles, and received a variety of grants and awards for cutting-edge research and clinical studies.
Stepan Kasimian, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with specialty training in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spine surgery. His primary interests include degenerative spine disease and spinal deformity. He has extensive experience in treating multiple spine disorders including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, kyphosis, scoliosis, tumors, and spinal trauma in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
EDUCATION
Dr. Kasimian received his undergraduate degrees in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and History from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. After residency, Dr. Kasimian obtained further training in complex spinal reconstruction surgery at Cedars-Spinal Medical Center, Institute for Spinal Disorders.
RESEARCH
Dr. Kasimian has presented his research at the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques and has written a chapter on endoscopic thoracic disc herniations in a prominent spine textbook.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
He is a member of the American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In order to better serve his patients, his practice is located in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Rancho Cucamonga and he maintains privileges in numerous hospitals including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Glendale Adventist Medical Center.
Urgent Orthopaedic Care delivers the highest level of skilled orthopedic care from offices in the Echo Park and North Hollywood areas of Los Angeles, California. Since the practice opened in 2010, board-certified and fellowship-trained physician Vlad Gendelman, MD, QME, AME, FAAOS, and the skilled staff have established an outstanding reputation for treatment of all types of adult orthopedic conditions including fractures, rotator cuff tears, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
While sports injuries, auto accident injuries, repetitive use injuries, and chronic diseases like arthritis are different, they all can cause hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, or other disruptive symptoms. Urgent Orthopaedic Care treats both the pain and the specific factors that led to the pain to give patients long-lasting relief and a better quality of life.
Nobody at any age should have to live in pain. Urgent Orthopaedic Care makes every effort to help patients from young adults to seniors using conservative, noninvasive treatments like cold laser therapy. But advanced options like fracture repair, joint replacement, and other types of surgery are available if needed.
Patients learn about all treatment options and receive customized recommendations based on treatment risks and benefits and their individual needs. Urgent Orthopaedic Care invites patients to schedule an appointment online or by phone.
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Foot and Ankle Disorders & Hip and Knee Replacements
Medical Degree
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship John B. Graham Research Society
Internship
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Orthopedic Residency
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Orthopedic Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Research Presentations
Clinical and radiographic results of 227 consecutive primary total hip arthroplasties using a femoral component with proximal and distal precoating and built-on centralizers. Found significant association between initial cement mantle radiographic grade and mechanical loosening. Presentation at the 1999 North Carolina Orthopaedic Association Conference and at the 2000 John B. Graham Student Research Day.
Effect of barium sulfate particle size on production of IL-1, IL-6. and TNF-alpha. Found no difference in cytokine production between micro- and nano-sized particles exposed to mouse macrophages. 2003. Presentation at 2003 MCV Resident's Day.
Short term outcomes after tibial shaft fractures: a retrospective study at MCV hospital. Found that institutional data correlates with similar outcome studies in the trauma literature which included a low complication rate and a functional deficiencies in a majority of patients. 2005. Presentation at 2005 MCV Resident's Day.
Open reduction and internal fixation of the symptomatic type II accessory navicular. Found no significant difference between excision and ORIF of symptomatic accessory navicular bones. 2006. Video poster presentation at 2006 Summer AOFAS meeting. Presentation at 2006 North Carolina Orthopaedic Society Meeting. Poster presentation at 2007 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Publications
Scott A, Sabesan V, Saluta JR, Easley ME. Open reduction and internal fixation of the symptomatic type II accessory navicular. Foot Ankle Int. in press 2008.
Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Chapter: Percutaneous open reduction and internal fixation of fifth metatarsal base fractures. MIS Techniques in Orthopaedics. Springer. 2009. In press.
Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Ankle injuries in athletes. The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 23:195-201; 2006.
Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Foot and ankle rehabilitation success hinges on screening accuracy: Biomechanics. June, 2006.
Lectures
Grand Rounds: Five foot and ankle problems every doctor should know. Good Samaritan Hospital 4/05/2007. California Hospital Medical Center 4/08. St. Vincent Medical Center 5/08.
Grand Rounds: My Experience with Hip, Knee, and Ankle Arthritis. Good Samaritan Hospital. 1/16/2008.
Foot and Ankle Injuries in Running. Speaker at McDonalds Expo. Los Angeles Marathon. 2/29/08 and 3/01/08.
Advancements In Orthopaedics: Hip, Knee, and Ankle Technologies. Speaker. Stryker International. 3/19/08
Media
Care of the Foot and Ankle. Radio Manila. Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Health segment of one hour international radio talk show. Dec 2006.
Governor Schwarzenegger recovering from surgery. KABC-TV Los Angeles evening news. Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dec 2006.
What Happens Next: When a Bone Breaks. Banner Caswell Productions. Television documentary. Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Veria channel, Dish network. Dec 2007.
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Piedmont Orthopaedic Society
California Orthopaedic Association
Community
2008-2010 Official Medical Team Los Angeles Marathon
2008-2010 National Youth Leadership Forum Volunteer Speaker
January 2010 Medical Mission at California Medical Center in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
2006 Member of Orthopaedic Trauma Team at California Hospital, Level 2 Trauma Center
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