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Kristopher Downing, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

KristopherLeeDowningMDFAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Upper Extremity Specialists, Ortho 1 Medical Group

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  • Office

    9834 Genesee Ave
    Ste 228
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-824-1703
    Fax+1 858-455-6473

Summary

  • I am a physician board certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2009 - 2010
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Compassionate, Caring Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon in California
    Compassionate, Caring Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon in CaliforniaJune 20th, 2021
  • The Different Types of Shoulder Surgeries
    The Different Types of Shoulder SurgeriesFebruary 9th, 2020

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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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