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Krishna Cidambi, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA, Sharp Coronado Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery • San Diego, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Clinical Professor

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Summary

  • Krishna R. Cidambi, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacements. His areas of expertise include anterior total hip replacement (minimally invasive hip replacement), posterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement and partial knee replacement.

    He also performs surgeries to repair fractures around total hip and knee replacements (periprosthetic fractures), as well as surgeries to fix failed joint replacements (complex revision joint replacement surgery).

    Dr. Cidambi believes in a patient-centered approach and is passionate about educating patients and their families so that they understand their hip and knee conditions and all treatment options available to them.

    His research examines a range of topics related to improving outcomes for individuals who need a joint replacement, including component position and implant selection in anterior total hip arthroplasty and the use of computer navigation systems for total joint replacement. He has also published on the use of gap balancing and intraoperative force sensors to improve total knee arthroplasties.

    Dr. Cidambi completed fellowship training in total joint replacements at Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine, and was a research fellow in orthopedic bioengineering at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

    Dr. Cidambi is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

    Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, basketball, hiking and travel.

Education & Training

  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute
    Hoag Orthopedic InstituteFellowship, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2016
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBS, Bioengineering, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The 15-Year Evolution of the Thoracoscopic Anterior Release: Does It Still Have a Role?  
    Rattalerk A, Peterson A, Bartley C, Cidambi KR, Varley E,3 and Newton PO, Asian Spine Journal, 8/1/2015
  • Generation of a Patient-Specific Model of Normal Sagittal Alignment of the Spine  
    KR Cidambi, D Glaser, J Doan, PO Newton, Spine Deformity, 5/1/2015
  • Lateral Center-edge Angle on Conventional Radiography and Computed Tomography  
    Monazzam S, Bomar JD, Cidambi K, Kruk P, Hosalkar H, CORR, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Deja Review: USMLE Step 1 Essentials (Chapter 5) 
    Chapter: Cardiovascular 
    Ravi K, Orringer DA, Naheedy JHMcGraw Hill Publishing Group, New York, NYEdition 2nd,2010

Abstracts/Posters

  • Does Apical Vertebral Body Derotation Result in Equal Improvement in Thoracic and Lumbar Scoliometer Readings? A 3D Analysis of Axial Trunk Deformity in AIS.
    Kemppainen J, Yaszay B, Cidambi KR, Reighard F, Bastrom T, Newton PO, POSA, Hollywood, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Generation of a Patient Specific Model of the Normal Sagittal Alignment of the Spine
    Cidambi KR, Doan J, Glaser DA, Newton PO, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/26/2013
  • Surgical Treatment of Main Thoracic Scoliosis: A Ten-Year Follow Up Study
    Cidambi KR, Barstrom T, Bartley C, Clements DH, Betz RB, Lenke LG, Newton PO, AAOS, Chicago, IL, 1/22/2013
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Tamil

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Krishna Cidambi, Dr. Krishna Cidambi, MD, Dr. K Cidambi, Dr. Krishna Ravi Cidambi