
Reid A Abrams MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery
Prof. & Interim Chair, Department of Orthopedics, UC San Diego Health System, Chief Hand Surgery
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9444 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-657-7173
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Summary
- Dr. Reid Abrams is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He specializes in elbow surgery and hand surgery and is experienced in tendon transfer, hand and wrist surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, upper extremity functional reconstruction, and hand and wrist traumatology.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1988 - 1989
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
University of ColoradoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1987
University of Colorado School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
CO State Medical License 1987 - 2005
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Early Outcomes of a Simple Intramedullary Fixation Technique for Fifth Metacarpal Neck and Distal Diaphyseal Fractures.Tyler M Paras, John P Kozy, Benyamin Dadpey, Christopher M Liu, Canhnghi N Ta
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2026-01-14 - Factors Associated With 30-Day Readmission in Hand Surgery Patients.Gabriela Sendek, Paige Benyamein, Rachel Segal, Meera Reghunathan, Reid Abrams
Hand. 2025-03-24 - 2 citationsA Simple and Versatile Test for Elbow Posterolateral Rotatory Instability.Amanda N Goldin, Kathryn D Dwight, Eric R Hentzen, Bryan T Leek, Jan M Hughes-Austin
Hand. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
A Legacy of Innovation, Compassion, and Leadership in Spine Surgery and BeyondDecember 19th, 2024
Susan Bukata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryMay 6th, 2021
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