Charles Moon MD FAAOS

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Professor Vice Chair of Revenue Services Director Orthopedic Trauma Cedars Sinai Orthopaedic Center

444 S San Vicente Blvd603Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-423-9954
Fax+1 310-423-9801

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Summary

Dr. Charles Moon is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at USC/LA General and furthered his expertise with a fellowship in orthopedic trauma focusing on pelvic and acetabular surgery under Dr Joel Matta. His educational background includes a medical degree from New York Medical College and a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Moon is experienced in treating arthritis and performing surgeries related to the hip, knee, limb lengthening, deformity correction, shoulder, and elbow. He also has extensive experience treating fracture complications including nonunions, malunions and infections. He has contributed to several publications in orthopaedic trauma and has received multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certifications.

Education & Training

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaOrthopedic Trauma Fellowship, Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery, Dr Joel Matta, 2001 - 2002
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2001
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1996
University of California, BerkeleyBachelor's, 1987 - 1992

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1997 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Sunquest Laboratory, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Transverse Tibial Transport for Limb Salvage in Ischemic Lower Extremity Disease: Technique, Mechanisms, and Clinical Outcomes-A Systematic Review.
Samuel Raszka, Max Michalski, Charles Moon
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2026-10-01
A Targeting Arm for Interlocking Screws Reduces Radiation Exposure: Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mackinzie Stanley, Kevin Huang, John Garlich, Milton Little, Geoffrey Marecek
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-12-01
5 citations
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
Leah E Waldman, Isabela Maluli, Charles N Moon, Matthew Skalski, George R Matcuk
Skeletal Radiology. 2025-06-01

Journal Articles

Fibular Lengthening Osteotomy with Revision Syndesmotic Repair for Ankle Fracture Malunion
Ju, DG; Debbi, EM; Neustein AZ; Moon, CN, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 1/1/2019
Biomechanical Analysis of a Novel Buried Fixation Technique of Patella Fractures Using Headless Compression Screws
Alayan, A; Polokoff, L; Metzger, M; Lin, CA; Moon, CN, American Journal of Orthopedics, 1/1/2018
Temporizing external fixation of calcaneus fractures prior to definitive plate fixation: A case series
Farrell BM, Lin CA, Moon CN, Injury, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Atlas of Operative Techniques in Spinal Surgery
Chapter: Sacral Trauma Classificaltion and Surgical Treament
Moon, C.; Garlich, J; Napier, ZEditors: Vacarro and Baron.2016
Orthopedic Trauma Call for the Attending Surgeon
Chapter: Compartment Syndrome
Moon, C.Editors: Dr D Hak, K Ipaktchi and S Morgan.2013
Shoulder and Elbow Trauma
Chapter: Heterotopic Ossification, Infections, Non and Malunions, Gunshot Wounds
Moon, C.Editors: J. Itamura, MD and R Mirzayan, MD.Thieme Publishing Co.2004

Abstracts/Posters

Do Pre-Operative Transcutaneous Oxygen Perfusion Meaurements Predict Atraumatic Amputation Wound Healing?
Moon, C., Western Orthopaedic Association, Monterey, CA, 1/1/2019
Early Regional Anesthesia Improves Pain Management in Geriatric Hip Fractures.
Moon, C., Western Orthopaedic Association, Monterey, CA, 1/1/2019
Short-Term Outcomes of Acetabular Fracture Patients Treated with THA Versus ORIF.
Moon, C., Western Orthopaedic Association, Monterey, CA, 1/1/2019

Lectures

"Nevaiser Portal Nailing"
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2019
Innovations in Orthopedic Trauma
Mahwah, NJ - 1/1/2018
Infected Geriatric Acetabular Fracture
Orlando, FL - 1/1/2018

Other

Revision Ankle Fracture and Syndesmosis Fixation via Lengthening Fibular Osteotomy and a Suture Button Construct.
Moon, C., Video Theatre-AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2019
"Does your Weber B Ankle Fracture Need Surgery? To Stress or Not?"
Moon, C., Foot and Ankle Debates-California Orthopaedic Association
Laguna Niguel, CA - 1/1/2019
"Randomized Trial Comparing Suture Button with Single Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesosis Injury"
Moon, C., What's New in Trauma/Best Paper I read This Year: California Orthopaedic Association
Laguna Niguel, CA - 1/1/2019