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Kristopher Downing, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

KristopherLeeDowningMDFAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Upper Extremity Specialists, Ortho 1 Medical Group

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Summary

  • I am a physician board certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2009 - 2010
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Compassionate, Caring Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon in California
    Compassionate, Caring Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon in CaliforniaJune 20th, 2021
  • The Different Types of Shoulder Surgeries
    The Different Types of Shoulder SurgeriesFebruary 9th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations