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Dennis Alwen, MD Surgeon
22.7 mi

1245 Wilshire Blvd., South Tower, Suite 690
Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Benjamin Leong, MD Surgeon
22.7 mi

2083 Compton Avenue
Ste 104
Corona, CA 92881

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Dr. Jonathan Saluta, MD Surgeon
22.7 mi

1245 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017

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About Dr. Jonathan Saluta, MD

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

Practice

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center

Amir Kaviani, MD Vascular Surgeon
24.8 mi

3720 Lomita Blvd #100
Torrance, CA 90505

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Raj Mittal, MD Surgeon
24.8 mi

3720 Lomita Blvd #100
Torrance, CA 90505

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Moshe Faynsod, MD Surgical Oncologist
24.8 mi

3720 Lomita Blvd #100
Torrance, CA 90505

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Houman Solomon, MD Surgeon
24.8 mi

3720 Lomita Blvd #100
Torrance, CA 90505

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Dr. Joseph Ku, MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
24.9 mi

4.97 (169)

10888 Foothill Blvd
Suite 190
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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About Dr. Joseph Ku, MD

Dr. Joseph Ku helps men and women in Riverside, California, improve their appearance at Precision Plastic Surgery. His masterful surgical skills and advanced techniques have earned the admiration of both his patients and his colleagues.

Dr. Ku earned his biochemistry and cell biology majors and Spanish literature minor in just three years from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He also received his medical degree from UCSD in 2000. While at the university, Dr. Ku entered the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa organization in honor of his high academic achievements.

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Ku completed his five-year general surgery program at UCSD. His budding passion for plastic surgery led him to conclude his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

His native roots of Southern California drew Dr. Ku back to Riverside, where he’s established a network of appreciative patients as President of Precision Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Ku holds double board certifications from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He became a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery during his postgraduate surgery internship.

Dr. Ku is a current member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, and Riverside Medical Association. He’s also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has affiliations with the Riverside Community College, Corona Regional Medical Center, and Parkview Community Hospital.

Practice

Precision Plastic Surgery

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