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Nicholas Bernthal, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Santa Monica, CA, UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

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Orthopaedic Surgery Santa Monica, CA

Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer

Interim Chair and Executive Medical Director, UCLA Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Bernthal is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and has been in practice 11 years. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology/cancer and pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in osteosarcoma, synovial sarcoma, musculoskeletal oncology, hip and knee surgery, and pediatric orthopaedics.

Education & Training

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
    Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of UtahFellowship, Sarcoma Advanced Research and Clinical Fellowship, 2012 - 2013
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2012
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Research, 2008 - 2009
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2006, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityBA, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Investigator Award Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • UCLA Donors Combine Efforts to Honor Esteemed Orthopaedic Surgeon
    UCLA Donors Combine Efforts to Honor Esteemed Orthopaedic SurgeonJune 1st, 2021
  • Dr. Nick Bernthal of Orthopaedic Institute for Children Awarded Prestigious Traveling Fellowship from the American Orthopaedic Association
    Dr. Nick Bernthal of Orthopaedic Institute for Children Awarded Prestigious Traveling Fellowship from the American Orthopaedic AssociationNovember 10th, 2016
  • UCLA Orthopedic Surgeons Design Infection Prevention Solution
    UCLA Orthopedic Surgeons Design Infection Prevention SolutionJanuary 5th, 2024
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