The 20 Best Osteochondroma Doctors in California, US

Dr. Thomas M. Link is chief of the musculoskeletal imaging section in the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. As clinical director of the department's Musculoskeletal Quantitative Imaging Research (MQIR) group, he has a strong interest in translational research (using study findings to establish new treatments or diagnostic methods). The main focuses of MQIR are: imaging of osteoporosis, particularly developing new techniques for assessing bone quality and density; applying new imaging techniques to the assessment of osteoarthritis and cartilage, and to preventing cartilage degeneration; new imaging sequences for musculoskeletal imaging at high field; and MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for treatment of bony abnormalities. Link earned his medical degree at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany. He completed his medical residency in Münster, Germany. He completed a research fellowship in radiology at UCSF. Link was a vice chair in the radiology department at the Technical University of Munich before joining UCSF in 2003. Dr. Link is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Synovitis, MAGIC Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Amir Tahernia is an Orthopedics provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tahernia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Vasu Divi is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Divi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Osteotomy.

Richard O'donnell is an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. O'donnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chondrodystrophy, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Osteotomy.

Richard Liu is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Nasal Polyps, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

Nicholas Bernthal is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernthal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Synovitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bernthal is currently accepting new patients.

Daria Motamedi is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Motamedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Chondrodystrophy, Scoliosis, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Bone Graft.

Francis Blankenberg is a Radiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blankenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Dao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

Joseph Giaconi is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Giaconi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Osteotomy.

Thomas Learch is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Learch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhabdoid Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.

Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

Children require special care. I have devoted my professional life to providing the most expert musculoskeletal care for children and adolescents that is available, equivalent to any university or children’s hospital. I have done this in a community hospital setting because I feel the care can be as good, if not better, than in a children’s hospital with more personalized care. I understand the relationship between parent and child and use that bond to aid in providing the best care possible. Dr. Kanel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Sprengel Deformity, and Hip Replacement.

Connor LaRose, M.D. is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He has expertise in Comprehensive Shoulder Surgery as well as Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip. He also has vast experience in fracture care of pediatric and adult patients. Prior to joining Arrowhead Orthopaedics, Dr. LaRose completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI), where he received specialized training in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He also gained experience in complex open shoulder surgical procedures. For his residency, Dr. LaRose completed his 5 year residency program at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to completing one of the top orthopaedic residency training programs in the country, he helped provide medical coverage for the Duke University sports teams, including the basketball and football teams. Dr. LaRose's clinical interests include injuries involving shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Cartilage Repair Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. LaRose, with many of his partners at Arrowhead Orthopaedics, is an assistant clinical professor associated with Loma Linda University. He is involved in teaching and training of the LLU orthopaedic residents at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Dr. LaRose was born and raised in Claremont, CA. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he played 4 years of soccer. He continued on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Cinncinati College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. LaRose remains active himself, spending his free time running, golfing and playing in the odd pick-up soccer game. He returns to Claremont with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Marlow. Dr. Larose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Chen and his professional team realize that every patient has specific needs. Dr. Chen takes his time to evaluate the needs of every patient and provide the best quality care. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

J Schillen is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Redding, California. Dr. Schillen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis. Dr. Schillen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Grames graduated with his M.D. degree from Loma Linda University and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Loma Linda University. He went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Grames specializes in sports related injuries and treats patients in the Inland Empire where he grew up. He is also involved with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Orthopaedic Trauma Center where he enjoys working with medical students and residents. Dr. Grames has been active in numerous research projects. He loves outdoor sports and actively participates in water skiing, snow skiing, flag football, whitewater rafting, scuba diving as well as golf. This active life style enhances his skills in treating sports injuries. Dr. Grames and his wife Jamie have 2 children and enjoy traveling.The mission of Arrowhead Orthopaedics is to be the premier provider for musculoskeletal services in the Inland Empire. Meeting the needs of our patients has and continues to be our highest priority. In order to provide for all of your care, our physicians are highly trained in many sub-specialty areas. AO strives to provide comprehensive care for all your needs by providing quality orthopaedic and rehab care in a convenient, efficient, responsive and accountable manner. Dr. Grames is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.