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Rick Pospisil, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lakeport, CA, Sutter Lakeside Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Lakeport, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Specialize in arthroscopic shoulders and knees with an interest in knee and shoulder arthroplasty

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1980
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1978
  • UCLA
    UCLABA, Zoology, Summa Cum Laude, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1981 - 1986
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA
  • Alpha omega alpha Medical honor society
  • Phi beta Kappa College honor society

Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Have given multiple lectures to WORKMANS comp adjusters and worker comp attorneys 
    Southern calif . also years 2010 ,2011 - 6/2009

Press Mentions

  • Huntington Beach Dentist, Dr. Rassouli, Comments on the Study Linking Increase in Decay and Tooth Loss at Dentist Phobia
    Huntington Beach Dentist, Dr. Rassouli, Comments on the Study Linking Increase in Decay and Tooth Loss at Dentist PhobiaJune 2nd, 2017
  • Huntington Beach Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rick Pospisil, Now Offers Non-Surgical Spine Treatments
    Huntington Beach Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Rick Pospisil, Now Offers Non-Surgical Spine TreatmentsJune 29th, 2016
  • Huntington Beach Orthopedist, Dr. Pospisil, Comments on the Study Now Explaining Why Women Are More Prone to Injuries
    Huntington Beach Orthopedist, Dr. Pospisil, Comments on the Study Now Explaining Why Women Are More Prone to InjuriesJune 3rd, 2016
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Rick Pospisil, Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD, Dr. R Pospisil, Dr. Rick F. Pospisil