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Nicholas Bernthal, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Santa Monica, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Santa Monica, CA

Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer

Interim Chair and Executive Medical Director, UCLA Medical Center

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  • Office

    1250 16th Street, Suite G130
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone+1 424-259-9823
    Fax+1 424-259-9823

Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Bernthal is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and has been in practice 11 years. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology/cancer and pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in osteosarcoma, synovial sarcoma, musculoskeletal oncology, hip and knee surgery, and pediatric orthopaedics.

Education & Training

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
    Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of UtahFellowship, Sarcoma Advanced Research and Clinical Fellowship, 2012 - 2013
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2012
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Research, 2008 - 2009
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2006, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityBA, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Investigator Award Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Largest Biobank of Sarcoma-Patient-Derived Organoids to Date
    Largest Biobank of Sarcoma-Patient-Derived Organoids to DateSeptember 23rd, 2024
  • Unlocking the Potential of Patient-Derived Organoids for Personalized Sarcoma Treatment
    Unlocking the Potential of Patient-Derived Organoids for Personalized Sarcoma TreatmentSeptember 20th, 2024
  • Have a New Orthopedic Injury That Needs Attention Right Away? UCLA Health Opens Same-Day Orthopedic Clinic to Meet the Needs of the Community
    Have a New Orthopedic Injury That Needs Attention Right Away? UCLA Health Opens Same-Day Orthopedic Clinic to Meet the Needs of the CommunitySeptember 18th, 2024
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