Seth Ahlquist MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgeon
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2021 Santa Monica Blvd# 530ESanta Monica, CA 90404
Phone+1 310-828-2042
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Summary
- Dr. Seth Ahlquist is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity surgery, based in Santa Monica, CA. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center from 2020 to 2025, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery at OrthoCarolina in 2025-2026. His research is published in recognized journals, including The Journal of Hand Surgery focusing on topics such as Bennett fractures and sarcoma resection complications. Dr. Ahlquist has been recognized with several awards, including the Lloyd W. Taylor Resident Award and the J. Harold LaBriola, M.D. Resident Award from the California Orthopaedic Association, reflecting his contributions to orthopaedic research and education.
Education & Training
OrthoCarolinaFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2025 - 2026
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020 - 2025
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2020
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2025 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2025 - 2027
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Lloyd W. Taylor Resident Award California Orthopaedic Association, 2025
- OREF West Region Symposium First Place Award Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), 2024
- Sanford and Darlene Anzel Research Award Western Orthopaedic Association, 2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Biomechanical Cadaveric Comparison of Three Fixation Methods for Bennett Fractures.Seth A Ahlquist, Erika Hookasian, Christopher R Gajewski, Binglong Lee, David J Graham
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2026-09-01 - 1 citationsTreatment of a Carpal Giant Cell Tumor of Bone With Curettage and Cemented Capitohamate Fusion.Seth Ahlquist, Jordan S Gross, Scott D Nelson, Nicholas M Bernthal, Lauren E Wessel
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2024-07-01 - 1 citationsEarly Complications of Planned Resection Versus Unplanned Excision of Sarcomas in the Distal Upper Extremity.Seth Ahlquist, Kevin Y Chen, Eric Chang, Scott D Nelson, Nicholas M Bernthal
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2024-07-01
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