MichaelPittaMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Monterey, CAHip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgeon
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Office
12 Upper Ragsdale
Monterey Spine and Joint
Monterey, CA 93940Phone+1 831-648-7200- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Pitta is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship trained in Adult Reconstructive Joint Replacement surgery. He specializes in both primary and revision total hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Dr. Pitta graduated from medical school as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor society from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic Surgery residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and his Adult Reconstruction fellowship at the number one ranked orthopaedic hospital in the country at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Pitta takes an individual approach to treating each patient in order to reduce pain and optimize function. His practice is focused on individuals of all ages who are seeking get back into an active lifestyle.
Education & Training
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016 - 2017
MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2016 - 2017
VA State Medical License 2012 - 2016
DC State Medical License 2011 - 2012- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsAge-Related Decline in Patient-Reported Outcomes 2 and 5 Years Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.Anum Lalani, Yuo-yu Lee, Michael Pitta, Geoffrey H. Westrich, Stephen Lyman> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Sep 1
- 4 citationsHip arthroplasty for osteonecrosis of the femoral head secondary to alcohol abuse.Danielle Y. Ponzio, Michael Pitta, Kaitlin M. Carroll, Michael M. Alexiades> ;Arthroplasty Today. 2019 Jun 1
- 13 citationsAge-Related Functional Decline Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Adjustment is Mandatory.Michael Pitta, Amir Khoshbin, Anum Lalani, Lily Lee, Pauline Woo, Geoffrey H. Westrich, Stephen Lyman> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb 1
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Academy of Hip and Knee SurgeonsMember
Hospital Affiliations
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, California
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