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Nina Lightdale, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

NinaRachelLightdaleMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Los Angeles, CA

Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Associate Clinical Professor, Orthopedics, USC School of Medicine / Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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  • Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd
    CHLA Mailstop 69
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    Phone+1 323-361-4658

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2006 - 2007
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 2001
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityBA, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How Much Do Sports Help Children with Hand and Arm Differences?
    How Much Do Sports Help Children with Hand and Arm Differences?August 8th, 2024

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