Christopher D. Hamilton
Advanced in Osteoarthritis
Advanced in Osteoarthritis

Overview

At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world.

Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
University Of California - Los Angeles
Residency
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Sports Medicine)
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital
Dignity Health – Mercy Hospital Downtown
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Samaritan
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
5201 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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5201 Truxtun Ave, 
Bakersfield, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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