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Office
1225 North H Street
Lompoc, CA 93436Phone+1 805-737-8700
Education & Training
- San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders/UCSDSpine Surgery, 2001 - 2002
- Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
- University of WashingtonInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
- Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1995
- United States Military AcademyBS, Nuclear Engineering
Certifications & Licensure
- AR State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- KY State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2002 - 2023
- HI State Medical License 2001 - 2004
- MD State Medical License 2001 - 2001
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top doctor Seattle met magazine
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top Doctor selection Seattle Met Magazine, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 60 citationsNew insights into BMP-7 mediated osteoblastic differentiation of primary human mesenchymal stem cells.Karen Lavery, Sara Hawley, Pamela Swain, Robert Rooney, Dean Falb
Bone. 2009-07-01 - Screw length selection in distal meataphyseal fibula fixation.David H. Kim, Michael J. Botte, Richard C. Rooney, Reagan R. Parr
Foot & Ankle International. 2000-10-01 - 18 citationsEnsuring accurate femoral guide pin placement in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.C R Bottoni, R C Rooney, Jeffrey K. Harpstrite, D M Kan
American Journal of Orthopedics. 1998-11-01
Journal Articles
- Evaluating and Managing Back Pain in Children and AdolescentsRooney RC, DeVine JG, J Musc Med, 1/1/2005
- Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children: An update on screening and bracingRooney RC, Akbarnia BA, J Musc Med, 1/1/2004
- A prospective randomized evaluation of arthroscopic stabilization versus nonoperative treatment in patients with acute, traumatic, first-time shoulder dislocationsBottoni CR, Wilckens JH, DeBerardino TM, D’Alleyrand JC, Rooney RC, Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2002
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military MembersHardenbrook M, Sukovich W, Rooney R, North American Spine Society annual meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/26/2006
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military Members.Hardenbrook M, Sukovich W, Rooney R, American College of Spine Surgery annual meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2006
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military Members.Sukovich W, Hardenbrook M, Rooney R, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2005
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Lectures
- Fibular Position in Relation to Lateral Ankle InstabilityMaui, HI - 1/1/2002
- Double rod lengthening with limited fusion in infantile idiopathic scoliosis.San Diego, CA - 1/8/2001
- Complications of Pin fixation in ChildrenSan Antonio, TX - 1/11/2000
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Professional Memberships
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