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Richard Rooney Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lompoc, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Lompoc, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    1225 North H Street
    Lompoc, CA 93436
    Phone+1 805-737-8700

Education & Training

  • San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders/UCSD
    San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders/UCSDSpine Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • United States Military Academy
    United States Military AcademyBS, Nuclear Engineering

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2002 - 2023
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • MD State Medical License
    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

Journal Articles

  • Evaluating and Managing Back Pain in Children and Adolescents  
    Rooney RC, DeVine JG, J Musc Med, 1/1/2005
  • Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children: An update on screening and bracing  
    Rooney 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 dislocations  
    Bottoni 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 Members
    Hardenbrook 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 Instability 
    Maui, 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 Children 
    San Antonio, TX - 1/11/2000
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