MichaelPittaMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Monterey, CAHip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgeon
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Office
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste A
Monterey, CA 93940Phone+1 831-648-7200Fax+1 831-648-7204
Summary
- Dr. Pitta is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship trained in Adult Reconstructive Joint Replacement surgery. He specializes in both primary and revision total hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Dr. Pitta graduated from medical school as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor society from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic Surgery residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and his Adult Reconstruction fellowship at the number one ranked orthopaedic hospital in the country at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Pitta takes an individual approach to treating each patient in order to reduce pain and optimize function. His practice is focused on individuals of all ages who are seeking get back into an active lifestyle.
Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016 - 2017
MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2016 - 2017
VA State Medical License 2012 - 2016
DC State Medical License 2011 - 2012- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 86 citationsEvidence that OGG1 glycosylase protects neurons against oxidative DNA damage and cell death under ischemic conditionsDong Liu, Deborah L. Croteau, Nadja C. de Souza-Pinto, Michael Pitta, Jingyan Tian
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 2011-02-01 - 24 citationsIntravenous administration of tranexamic acid effectively reduces blood loss in primary total knee arthroplasty in a 610‐patient consecutive case seriesMichael Pitta, Mark W. Zawadsky, Richard Verstraete, Aaron Rubinstein
Transfusion. 2016-02-01 - 11 citationsAge-Related Decline in Patient-Reported Outcomes 2 and 5 Years Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.Anum Lalani, Yuo-yu Lee, Michael Pitta, Geoffrey H. Westrich, Stephen Lyman
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Academy of Hip and Knee SurgeonsMember
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