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Clifford Colwell, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

Clifford W. Colwell MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery


Medical Director, Shiley Chair, Shiley Center for Othopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Cl.

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  • 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

  • Phone+1 858-554-7993

  • Fax+1 858-332-0124

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Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1964 - 1967
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1962 - 1964
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1962

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1967 - 2023
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Scripps Health Doctors Receive Grant to Develop ‘Smart Shoulder’ Implant
    Scripps Health Doctors Receive Grant to Develop ‘Smart Shoulder’ ImplantDecember 5th, 2024
  • Scripps Health Receives NIH Grant to Develop Smart Shoulder Replacement Implant
    Scripps Health Receives NIH Grant to Develop Smart Shoulder Replacement ImplantDecember 5th, 2024
  • Exactech Acquires XpandOrtho
    Exactech Acquires XpandOrthoMarch 12th, 2019
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