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David Ashkenaze, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Laguna Beach, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Laguna Beach, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists of Orange County

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  • Office

    31862 Coast Hwy
    Ste 400
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    Phone+1 949-499-8226
    Fax+1 949-499-2430

Summary

  • Dr. David Ashkenaze is an orthopedic surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mission Hospital, CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital, and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. He received his medical degree from University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic spine surgery, and orthopedic sports medicine and is experienced in sports medicine, minimally invasive spine surgery, pediatric sports medicine, hip and knee surgery, and pediatric orthopaedics.

Education & Training

  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1991 - 1992
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1986
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1984, MD
  • UC Davis
    UC DavisB.S., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2011
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Spine SurgeryDiplomate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of Excellence award Orange County Medical Association, 2020
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society University of California
  • Departmental Citation for Outstanding Work in Biochemistry University of California

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Efficacy of Spinal Cord Monitoring in Neuromuscular Scoliosis  
    Spine, 1/1/1993
  • Metacarpal Fractures and Dislocations  
    Orthopaedic Clinics of North America, 1/1/1992

Lectures

  • Current Scoliosis Treatment 
    Irvine Medical Center - 1/29/2004
  • Scoliosis: A Curvature of the Spine 
    Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center - 1/22/2001
  • Latest Techniques in Spinal Surgery 
    1/7/2001
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Committees

  • Laguna Beach Representative, Medical Executive Committee, Mission Hospital 2009 - 2019
  • Laguna Beach Representative, Surgery Executive Committee, Mission Hospital 2009 - 2019
  • Laguna Beach Representative, Quality Review Committee 2009 - 2019