Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedics is a medical specialty that deals with injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. This complex system consists of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves, and allows for movement of the body. There are a wide variety of injuries and conditions – ranging from broken bones to congenital disorders – that can damage your musculoskeletal system and impact your mobility.

The orthopedists at Loma Linda University Medical Center’s (LLUMC) Department of Orthopedic Surgery understand that pain can inhibit your movement and thereby affect your quality of life. With that in mind, our orthopedic specialists work together in multidisciplinary teams to provide rigorous diagnostic evaluation and analysis before choosing your course of treatment. Depending on your needs, treatment may include some combination of nutrition, exercise, surgical or non-surgical procedures and mind-body research.

The department specializes in:

•    Foot and Ankle Surgery
•    Joint Replacement
•    Limb Deformity Surgery
•    Pediatric Orthopedics
•    Shoulder and Hand (Upper Extremity) Surgery
•    Spine
•    Sports Medicine
•    Tumor
•    Trauma

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Loma Linda’s Department of Orthopedics offers a wide range of evaluation procedures to accurately identify the treatment that bests suits your condition. The services available include:

• Arthrography
• Arthroscopy
• Bone Biopsy
  
• Bone Densitometry
  
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
  
• Bone Scan
  
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
  
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
• Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan with 3D reconstruction of the bones and shoulder
• Fluoroscopy Procedure
• Joint Aspiration
  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
  
• Myelogram
  
• Ultrasonography for diagnosis
  
• X-rays of the Extremities
  
• X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is located within the Faculty Medical Offices on the LLUMC campus. The address is:

11370 Anderson Street, Suite 1500
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Orthopedic Center
250 E. Caroline Street, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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LLUMC’s Department of Orthopedics physicians specialize in surgery, research and clinical consultations. Their expertise and leadership produces better outcomes for patients, improving their mobility and quality of life.

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Featured Physicians

•    Alan M. Afsari, MD
•    Gary D. Botimer, MD
•    William P. Bunnell, MD
•    Wayne K Cheng, MD
•    Christoper M. Jobe, MD
•    Scott C. Nelson, MD
•    Wesley P. Phipatanakul, MD
•    Barth. B. Riedel, MD
•    Lorra M. Sharp, MD
•    Hassan M. Syed, MD
•    Barry E. Watkins, MD
•    Montri D. Wongworawat, MD
•    Virchel E. Wood, MD
•    Lee Zuckerman, MD

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