Foot and Ankle

The feet and ankles are the most frequently injured areas of the body and affect people at all stages of life. While some foot disorders can be inherited, many injuries and ailments are a result of abuse and neglect such as wearing improper footwear. When patients experience a foot or ankle problem, their mobility can suffer. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery looks beyond the complications of an injured foot or ankle, focusing on our patients’ overall health.

With extensive training in the surgical and nonsurgical care of foot and ankle problems, our orthopedic specialists provide patients with comprehensive diagnostic treatment and rehabilitation services. They apply a patient-centered approach to develop the best individual care plans. This allows patients to resume their everyday activities with support, function and stability.

Services

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery provides services in foot and ankle surgery including:

• Arthritis
• Bunion surgery
• Flat feet and heel pain
• Problems related to diabetes
• Neurological and stroke issues
• Neuropathy or trouble with sensation in the feet
• Orthopedic care for people with deformities

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Conditions and Treatments
Loma Linda University Medical Center’s orthopedic surgeons specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system for patients of all ages. The department treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions including:

• Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
  
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
  

Bone

• Bone Cancer
  
• Hand (Hand Anatomy)
  
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  
• Hand Surgery
  
• Joint Replacement
  
• Hip Replacement Surgery
  
• Osteoarthritis
  

Knee

• Knee, Ligament Injuries
  
• Knee Ligament Repair
  
• Knee Problems
  
• Knee Replacement Surgery
  

Spine

• Kyphosis
  
• Laminectomy
  

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

•    Gary D. Botimer, MD
•    William P. Bunnell, MD
•    Thomas R. Burgdorff, MD
•    Wayne K Cheng, MD
•    Olumide A. Danisa, 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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