3 Best Orthopedics in Oakland, CA

“Dr. Eric Stuffmann is an orthopaedic surgeon with Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. He specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatments of the upper extremity, including Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder. He obtained his medical degree from the University of California at Irvine. Dr. Eric Stuffmann is a published researcher and author, including book chapters about shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand as well as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He believes that education is important when offering patient care. He was certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2011 and has a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. Dr Eric Stuffmann offers TeleHealth consultations for patients who are unable to visit the office in person and has identified a selection of products you will require at your pre-operative visit to assist in your recovery following your surgery.”

“Dr. Basil J. Alwattar received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. Dr. Basil trained in the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, including cartilage repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, and hip arthroscopy. He is dual Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS) and is CAQ Board Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, specializing in sports-related injuries, and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Basil J. Alwattar specializes in performing replacement surgery on the shoulder, knee, and hip. Dr. Basil also treats traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions and provides general fracture care. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus. Dr. Basil is a consultant orthopedist at Highland Hospital Oakland to manage complex sports and trauma injuries. He also practices in Orinda.”

“Dr. Saqib Hasan graduated from the State University of New York / Health Science Center at Stony Brook. Dr. Hasan completed his internship in Surgery and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University School of Medicine, one of the top orthopedic training programs in the United States. He then completed a combined fellowship in Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spinal Surgery at the historic Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He trained in cutting-edge techniques including motion-preservation procedures such as disc replacement as well as minimally invasive treatment of scoliosis. Dr. Hasan has a clinical research focus on motion preservation, minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgical techniques and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, scientific abstracts, and textbook chapters and serves as a reviewer for several journals in spine surgery and orthopedics.”