Richard C Rooney Jr. MD FACS

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Physician

1225 North H StreetLompoc, CA 93436
Phone+1 805-737-8700

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Education & Training

San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders/UCSDSpine Surgery, 2001 - 2002
Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
University of WashingtonInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1995
United States Military AcademyBS, Nuclear Engineering

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Certifications & Licensure

AR State Medical License 2018 - 2028
CA State Medical License 2019 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2019 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2002 - 2023
HI State Medical License 2001 - 2001
MD State Medical License 2001 - 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top doctor Seattle met magazine
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intuit Health Patient Portal, Intuit Health, 2012, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

67 citations
New insights into BMP-7 mediated osteoblastic differentiation of primary human mesenchymal stem cells.
Karen Lavery, Sara Hawley, Pamela Swain, Robert Rooney, Dean Falb
Bone. 2009-07-01
299 citations
A Prospective, Randomized Evaluation of Arthroscopic Stabilization Versus Nonoperative Treatment in Patients with Acute, Traumatic, First-Time Shoulder Dislocations
Craig R. Bottoni, John H. Wilckens, Thomas M. DeBerardino, Jean Claude G. D'Alleyrand, Richard C. Rooney
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2002-07-01
10 citations
Coxa saltans externa treated with Z-plasty of the iliotibial tract in a military population.
David H. Kim, Martin F. Baechler, Mark J. Berkowitz, Richard C. Rooney, Daniel B. Judd
Military Medicine. 2002-02-01

Journal Articles

Evaluating and Managing Back Pain in Children and Adolescents
Rooney RC, DeVine JG, J Musc Med, 1/1/2005
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children: An update on screening and bracing
Rooney RC, Akbarnia BA, J Musc Med, 1/1/2004
A prospective randomized evaluation of arthroscopic stabilization versus nonoperative treatment in patients with acute, traumatic, first-time shoulder dislocations
Bottoni CR, Wilckens JH, DeBerardino TM, D’Alleyrand JC, Rooney RC, Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2002

Books/Book Chapters

Frontline Surgery: A Practical Approach.
Chapter: Chapter 19, Extremity Injuries and Open Fractures.
Page 257 - 268Rooney RCEditors: Martin and Beekley.Springer2011
Frontline Surgery: A Practical Approach.
Chapter: Chapter 25, Spine Injuries.
Page 351 - 366Rooney RCEditors: Martin and Beekley.Springer2011

Abstracts/Posters

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military Members
Hardenbrook M, Sukovich W, Rooney R, North American Spine Society annual meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/26/2006
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military Members.
Hardenbrook M, Sukovich W, Rooney R, American College of Spine Surgery annual meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2006
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MiLIF) in Active Duty Military Members.
Sukovich W, Hardenbrook M, Rooney R, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2005

Lectures

Fibular Position in Relation to Lateral Ankle Instability
Maui, HI - 1/1/2002
Double rod lengthening with limited fusion in infantile idiopathic scoliosis.
San Diego, CA - 1/8/2001
Complications of Pin fixation in Children
San Antonio, TX - 1/11/2000