Noel Goldthwaite is an Orthopedics provider in Daly City, California. Dr. Goldthwaite is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Coccydynia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Goldthwaite is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Brian Feeley is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Feeley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Feeley is currently accepting new patients.

Spine problems range from simple to complex, surgical to non-surgical. Our practice applies apropriate levels of expertise from various world experts to the problems most responsive to those skills. I only treat patients who need surgical intervention and my associates treat non-surgical disease. Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Kondrashov is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

Robert Detch is an Orthopedics provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Detch is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Detch is currently accepting new patients.

Spine problems range from simple to complex, surgical to non-surgical. Our practice applies apropriate levels of expertise from various world experts to the problems most responsive to those skills. I only treat patients who need surgical intervention and my associates treat non-surgical disease. Dr. Zucherman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

I am a specialist in surgery of the Hip and Pelvis in San Francisco. My interests include non-replacement options for hip arthritis, as well as the latest techniques in minimally invasive hip replacement and resurfacing, I am also trained in the management of complex pelvic and acetabular trauma.Having completed my training I returned home to San Francisco. I have been building my practice on a solid foundation of training. I am indebted to my mentors and teachers. As my practice grows, my goal is still simple. To provide the highest quality care that I can to each and every patient.As my father taught me early in my medical career, to practice good medicine... treat each patient as if they are your own family. Dr. Mast is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Todd Kim is an Orthopedics provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Aman Qadeer is an Orthopedics provider in Daly City, California. Dr. Qadeer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Reynolds is an orthopedic spine surgeon, Medical Director and Chairman of the Spine Care Medical Group. Dr. Reynolds has been in practice for over 25 years. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of painful disorders of the spine and sees patients who require conservative care, minimally invasive spine surgery, or complex reconstructive spine surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, and Herniated Disk.

Dr. Rosanna Wustrack is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with musculoskeletal tumors and fragility fractures (breaks that happen during normal activities because bones have become weak). In research, Wustrack's interests include functional outcomes in cancer patients, osseointegration (bone growth that serves to secure a surgical implant) and optimizing treatment for patients when cancer has spread in the body. She also studies osteoporosis in cancer survivors as well as issues related to global health. Wustrack earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF and fellowship training in musculoskeletal oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Wustrack is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Melissa Zimel is an orthopedic oncology surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adults with bone or soft tissue tumors, as well as those with conditions caused by tumors. As an orthopedic oncologist, she evaluates and treats both benign and malignant tumors of the extremities, pelvis and trunk. For patients who need a cancerous bone tumor removed, she performs limb salvage surgery, which can involve joint reconstruction with custom implants. She also treats patients with metastatic bone cancer. Zimel's research focuses on how to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal tumors who have had limbs either amputated or preserved and reconstructed using implants. Her studies include patients who have had one or multiple surgeries. After earning her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Zimel completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Beaumont Health. She then completed a fellowship in orthopedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Zimel is a member of many professional organizations, including the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Research Society, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society and American Medical Association. Dr. Zimel is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Erik Hansen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgeries of the hip and knee, including reconstruction, replacement and revision (surgery to address problems with or caused by a previous implant). He has expertise in the direct anterior approach for hip joint replacement, a minimally invasive approach that has advantages such as faster postoperative healing and enhanced joint stability. Hansen has been the William R. Murray, MD, Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery since 2019. In research, he focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing infections around artificial joints. Hansen earned his medical degree and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF. He served as a fellow in adult reconstructive surgery at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Hansen directs a database of total joint replacements as well as a database of postsurgical joint infections for the surgery. Dr. Hansen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Compartment Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Akizuki is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Bobby K-B Tay is an orthopedic surgeon at the UCSF Spine Center, where specialists from many disciplines collaborate to provide optimal treatment of spinal conditions. These include spinal degenerative disorders, trauma, tumors and infections. Tay is particularly interested in caring for patients with degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as those with spinal tumors or fractures. He has significant expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the spine. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Tay earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF and then completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at the University of Miami Health System. Dr. Tay is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Mohammad Diab is an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Diab is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Diab is currently accepting new patients.

James Chen, MD is a board-certified general orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Francisco. He earned his MPH at Cal Berkeley and his MD from Cal Davis. He completed his residency at the University of Hawaii, Queens Medical Ctr. Orthopaedic Surgery, and a prestigious fellowship at UCSF in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy.Dr. Chen specializes in sports-related injuries, and is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle. This state-of-the-art technique reduces surgical incisions from roughly 5 to 7 inches down to 4 millimeter portals, which results in a quicker, easier recovery from treatment, with less scarring. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Chen works with several local schools and athletic organizations, the semi-professional San Francisco City Football Club, and the National Football League (NFL).I strive to help patients return from injury or disability to an active lifestyle, specific sport, or hobby. I believe in tailoring a patient's care to their specific circumstances and goals. I generally will exhaust all conservative measures first and recommend surgery only if needed. My job is to give the patient the best possible medical advice and to perform surgery when required to return them to optimal function. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

Basil Alwattar is an Orthopedics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Alwattar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Alwattar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. William H. Montgomery III is an orthopedic surgeon who cares for patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions. He specializes in nonsurgical treatments. In his research, Montgomery focuses on developing new knee implants as well as tools and techniques to improve knee, shoulder and elbow surgery. Montgomery earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (part of the State University of New York system). He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery and a fellowship in sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. Dr. Montgomery is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

Doctor Rayshad Oshtory's goal is to provide you with the best possible care and pleasant and comfortable experience. Dr. Oshtory is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Prieto is an orthopedic surgeon who has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is physician member of the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. Total Joint Center and the Centers for Sports Medicine. He specializes in hip/knee replacements, and shoulder surgery. His expertise includes mini-incision hip replacement, Mumford procedure, knee arthroscopy, uni-compartment knee replacement, computer navigated joint replacement, as well as non-surgical procedures such as cortisone injections. Dr. Prieto is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Stefano Bini is an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bini is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bini is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Derek Ward is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction of the knee joint. He sees patients with all types of degenerative disease of the knee including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis), post-traumatic arthritis and avascular necrosis. He is an expert in knee replacement in addition to specializing in revision surgery treating patients with complications from previous joint replacements. Ward takes a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of knee pain, incorporating the latest advancements in perioperative pain management, surgical reconstruction, and recovery including robotic surgery, partial knee replacement and complex revision surgery. Ward completed his undergraduate training at Williams College and then spent several years working in Washington D.C. in health care policy and in Africa working in global health. He completed his medical training at UCSF in 2010 where he spent an extra year studying health care policy. He remained at UCSF to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery in 2015 followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the prestigious Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He joined the UCSF faculty in 2016. Ward has won multiple awards for patient care, teaching, and research including the James A. Rand Award from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the John Charnley Award from the Hip Society, as well as the Maxine Papadakis Award for Professionalism and Respect and the James Morris Award for Physician Compassion. Ward is also affiliate faculty at the UCSF Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. His research interests include health care policy and cost effectiveness, perioperative risk assessment and optimization, medical education, and revision hip and knee replacement. He is a fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopedic Association, and reviews research for several major journals. Ward serves in multiple leadership roles at UCSF including as the executive medical director for the UCSF-MarinHealth Orthopedic Department at MarinHealth Medical Center and as the orthopedic medical director for the UCSF Hip Fracture Initiative. He is dedicated to educating the next generation of physicians and is actively involved in all levels of medical education. In addition, he is co-director of an annual continuing medication education course at UCSF, Arthroplasty for the Modern Surgeon: Hip, Knee and Health Innovation Technology. Dr. Ward is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.