MichaelAnthonyPuniakMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Dimas, CA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Chairman, Dept of Surgery, San Dimas Community Hospital

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Office
1334 W Covina Blvd
Ste 105
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone+1 909-599-0881

Fax+1 909-394-0701

Summary

I am aboard certified Orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. I received my training at Thomas Jefferson University/The Rothman Institute, ranked in the top 5 training programs in the country by US News and World Reports.

Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1998 - 1999
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995
Georgetown University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

UT State Medical License 2020 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
DE State Medical License 1989 - 2007
PA State Medical License 1992 - 2000
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 1988

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

31 citations
Comparison of a serotonin antagonist, opioid antagonist, and TRH analog for the acute treatment of experimental spinal trauma.
Michael A. Puniak, Gina M. Freeman, Cynthia A. Agresta, Laura Van Newkirk, Carol A. Barone
Journal of Neurotrauma. 1991-01-01
24 citations
The serotonin antagonist mianserin improves functional recovery following experimental spinal trauma
Steven K. Salzman, Michael A. Puniak, Zhong-jun Liu, Richard P. Maitland-Heriot, Gina M. Freeman
Annals of Neurology. 1991-10-01
X-rays and imaging studies--a baseline review for the therapist.
John S. Taras, Randall W. Culp, John M. Bednar, Kay Yan, Ross Nathan
Journal of Hand Therapy. 1994-10-01