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Robert Gorab, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Irvine, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Irvine, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UC Irvine

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  • Office

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave
    Irvine, CA 92618

Summary

  • Dr. Robert Gorab is an orthopedic surgeon in Orange, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Hoag Hospital - Irvine. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in arthritis, hip and knee surgery, limb lengthening and reconstruction, total joint replacement, and hip surgery.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, 1992 - 1993
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityBA, Biology, Cum Laude, Honors in Biology, 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Associate Professor Faculty Teaching Award University of California, Irvine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
  • Physician of Excellence Orange County Medical Society (OCMA) & Orange Coast Magazine, 2006, 2008, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Simultaneous Bilateral Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty  
    Gondusky J, Choi L, Patel J, Barnett S, Gorab R, Orthopaedics, 1/1/2015
  • Day of Surgery Discharge after Partial Knee Arthroplasty: An Effective Perioperative Pathway  
    Gondusky J, Patel J, Barnett S, Gorab R, J. Arthroplasty, 1/1/2014
  • Use of Stepped Porous Titanium Metaphyseal Sleeves for Tibial Defects in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty  
    Barnett, S., Mayer, R., Gondusky, J., Choi, L., Patel, J., Gorab, R., J Arthroplasty., 1/1/2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes of Unicondylar vs Gap Balanced, Rotating Platform Total Knee Arthroplasty in Young Patients: Minimum 5-Year Follow up
    Gorab RS, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Dallas, TX, 1/1/2015
  • Why are Total Knees being Revised? A Review of 872 Consecutive Cases
    Gorab RS, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Dallas, TX, 1/1/2013
  • Stepped Porous Titanium Metaphyseal Sleeves for Tibial Defects in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Gorab RS, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Dallas, TX, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Total Knee Arthroplasty 
    Irvine, CA - 1/26/2015
  • Moderator/Speaker: What's New in Adult Reconstruction - Knee 
    Indian Wells, CA - 1/26/2015
  • Moderator-Performing Total Hip Arthroplasty 
    Davos, Switzerland - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • OR Live 
    Live Gap Balancing TKA Webcast, Broadcast Med, Inc.
    Irvine, CA - 1/1/2012

Press Mentions

  • 4 Surgeons Stepping into Leadership Roles at Hoag Orthopedic Institute
    4 Surgeons Stepping into Leadership Roles at Hoag Orthopedic InstituteMay 24th, 2021
  • Steven L. Barnett, M.D.–New CMO of Hoag Orthopedic Institute
    Steven L. Barnett, M.D.–New CMO of Hoag Orthopedic InstituteMarch 10th, 2021
  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute Names Jay Patel, MD, New Chief Strategy Officer
    Hoag Orthopedic Institute Names Jay Patel, MD, New Chief Strategy OfficerFebruary 4th, 2021
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