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William Oppenheim, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Santa Monica, CA, UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

WilliamOppenheimMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Santa Monica, CA

Pediatric Orthopedics

Margaret Holden Jones Kanaar Chair Distinguished Professor, Cerebral Palsy, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA past President American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Orthopaedic Hospital
    Orthopaedic HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonChief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1978
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1974 - 1978
  • Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
    Nuffield Orthopaedic CentreGirdlestone Fellow, 1976 - 1977
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Surgery, 1970 - 1971
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1970, Magna Cum Laude
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkBsc, Chemistry, High Honors, 1966 - 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1971 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2022
  • Historian American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  • Named to The Best Doctors in America Boston, MA, 1999, 2004, 2007-2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biochemistry and Injury Severity in Man.  
    Oppenheim, W.L., Williamson, D., and Smith, R, Journal of Trauma, 20(2):135-140
  • Bladder Diverticulum Simulates Metastatic Tumor on Bone Scan.  
    Oppenheim, W.L., and Greenlee, T, Ortho. Review, 9(8):69-71
  • Purpura Fulminans: Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitative Management.  
    Silbart, S., and Oppenheim, W.L, Clin. Ortho. and Related Research, 193:206-213
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Operative Treatment of Unicameral Bone Cysts.
    Galleno, H., Eckardt, J., and Oppenheim, W.L, Orthopedic Transactions, 6(3):372
  • Muscular Torticollis, a Modified Surgical Approach and the Los Angeles Shriners Hospital Experience.
    Ferkel, R., Westin, G.W., Dawson, E.G. and Oppenheim, W.L, Orthopedic Transactions, 6(3):444
  • Recurrent Patella Subluxation and Dislocation.
    Oppenheim, W.L. and Galleno, H, Orthopedic Transactions, 6(3):449
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Lectures

  • The Pediatric Hip Demystified, Doctors Demystify Current Orthopedics for Allied Health Professionals. 
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Surgical Management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 
    Regional Meeting of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Society. Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles
  • Sports for The Physically Disabled, Doctors Demystify Current Orthopedics for Allied Health Professionals. 
    Los Angeles, CA
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Press Mentions

  • William Oppenheim, M.D., Director of the Cerebral Palsy Program at Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics
    William Oppenheim, M.D., Director of the Cerebral Palsy Program at Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Honored by the American Academy of PediatricsMay 11th, 2018

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