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Thomas Schmalzried, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA

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  • Office

    2200 W 3rd St
    Ste 400
    Los Angeles, CA 90057
    Phone+1 213-484-7600
    Fax+1 213-484-7680

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1990
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Seventh Annual Hip and Knee Course 
    LifeBridge Health, Baltimore, Maryland - 8/23/2013
  • 6th Annual Joint Course: New Technology for the Treatment of Adult Hip & Knee Disorders 
    Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics/Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland - 8/23/2012

Press Mentions

  • Low-Cost Dilute Povidone Betadine Soak Is ‘Ounce of Prevention’ Against TJR Infection
    Low-Cost Dilute Povidone Betadine Soak Is ‘Ounce of Prevention’ Against TJR InfectionJune 25th, 2021
  • Abdel v. Schmalzried: The Cementless Knee: Emergent Game Changer
    Abdel v. Schmalzried: The Cementless Knee: Emergent Game ChangerMay 6th, 2019
  • Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses
    Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 ResponsesFebruary 13th, 2016