3 Best Orthopedics in Oakland, CA

“Dr. Thomas W. Peatman graduated from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He received his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He focuses on sports medicine, joint replacement, and fracture care. Dr. Thomas brings a comprehensive skill set to his practice. He possesses particular expertise in knee, hip, and shoulder arthroscopic surgeries, enabling him to address a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions. Blending his proficiency in nonsurgical and operative sports medicine, Dr. Thomas employs advanced techniques in joint replacement, especially for degenerative hips and knees. This ensures that his patients receive the most effective and innovative treatment options available in the field of orthopedics. New patients and telehealth appointments are welcomed at his office.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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