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8929 University Center LnSan Diego, CA 92122
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Summary
- Dr. Austin is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conservative and surgical treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip conditions.
Education & Training
Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati/Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2005 - 2006
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2005
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2000
University of Michigan Ann ArborBS x2, Honors Chemistry; Cellular & Molecular Biology, Graduated with High Distinction, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
OR State Medical License 2006 - 2023
NM State Medical License 2012 - 2016
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2010
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsMember
- Arthroscopy Association of North AmericaMember
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealthSentry, Cerner Corporation, 2012
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Powerchart, Cerner Healthe and IQHealth, Cerner Corporation, 2012
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ExitCare, ExitCare, LLC, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Using Millimeter Measurements and Force Gauges to Test the Security of Knots Tied by Residents Before and After Watching Online Didactic Videos.Thomas J O'Keefe, Louis A Perkins, John Austin, Parisa Oviedo, Sohini Khan
The American Surgeon. 2025-09-01 - 50 citationsLoss of knee extension after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: effects of knee position and graft tensioning.John C. Austin, Chanakarn Phornphutkul, Edward M. Wojtys
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2007-07-01 - 1 citationsHigh-pressure water injection causing an isolated tendon laceration: a case report.John C. Austin, Fred M. Hankin
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2007-04-01
External Links
- Northwest Orthopaedic Surgeryhttp://www.nworthosurgery.com
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