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Reid Abrams, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

Prof. & Interim Chair, Department of Orthopedics, UC San Diego Health System, Chief Hand Surgery

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  • Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-657-7173

Summary

  • Dr. Reid Abrams is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He specializes in elbow surgery and hand surgery and is experienced in tendon transfer, hand and wrist surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, upper extremity functional reconstruction, and hand and wrist traumatology.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1988 - 1989
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    University of Colorado School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1987 - 2005
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Legacy of Innovation, Compassion, and Leadership in Spine Surgery and Beyond
    A Legacy of Innovation, Compassion, and Leadership in Spine Surgery and BeyondDecember 19th, 2024
  • Susan Bukata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Susan Bukata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryMay 6th, 2021

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