Zachary Lum DO
Hand Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Fellowship Trained Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgeon
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UC Davis Health Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center4860 Y St, Suite 1700Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone+1 916-734-2700
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Summary
- Zachary Lum, DO, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Sacramento, CA, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery and periprosthetic joint infection. He completed his education at the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Valley Consortium for Medical Education. Dr. Lum further specialized in adult reconstructive orthopaedics through a fellowship at UC Davis Health. He practices as an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Lum has published multiple research articles in esteemed journals and has received numerous honors.
Education & Training
University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2017 - 2018
Valley Consortium for Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
WA State License Current
CA State License 2014 - 2027
FL State License 2021 - 2026
OR State License 2018 - 2021
MI State License 2012 - 2013
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Osteopathic Distinction Award Research AOAO, 2022
- Best Overall Paper Ortho Summit, 2021
- Young Investigator Award Western Orthopaedic Association, 2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effect of Diluent on Molecular Iodine Release from On-Site Diluted Povidone-Iodine.John P Meehan, Zachary C Lum, Chris Moses, Jack Kessler, Ilker S Bayer
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026-05-13 - Sport-Specific Expertise Drives Provider Choice Among Injured Rock Climbers.Daniel C Santana, Taylor Rakauskas, Jack Kornfeld, Zachary C Lum
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. 2026-05-08 - Impact of Robotic Assistance and Fixation Type on Revisions, Complications, and Survivorship Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.Hania Shahzad, Mandeep S Chhokar, Sahej Deep Singh Randhawa, John P Meehan, Mauro Giordani
JB & JS Open Access. 2026-05-06
Press Mentions
Orthopaedic Surgeon Zachary Lum Selected for Prestigious Rothman-Ranawat Traveling FellowshipMay 1st, 2026
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