Steven Garfin, MD
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ProfessorChairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Steven Garfin, MD is a world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the adult spine. He is Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC San Diego, with a distinguished record of clinical excellence, surgical innovation, teaching and research achievements. Dr. Garfin and his team of spine surgeons receive referrals for care from around the world.. Dr. Garfin has been involved in the design, use and/or clinical trial assessment related to most new techniques that have been developed over the last two decades to treat spinal deformities, disorders and injuries. These include pedicle screws, lumbar and cervical anterior plating systems, kyphoplasty to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures, artificial discs, and biologic alternatives to bone grafts for fusions. Dr. Garfin's work has contributed to the development of international standards in surgical care of the spine. His exemplary patient care is recognized locally and nationally. Dr. Garfin has been elected as one of San Diego's Physicians of Exceptional Excellence (Top Doctors) in Orthopaedic Surgery by physicians in San Diego for 8 consecutive years. He has also been recognized as one of the nation's top 5 percent of orthopaedic surgeons by Best Doctor's in America©. Dr Garfin regularly trains orthopaedic surgeons, and often neurosurgeons, in spine care at UC San Diego. The spine fellowship is nationally recognized to be among the best in the country. His leadership in national and international spine societies has included terms as President and/or member of the Board of Directors of most national and international spine societies. Dr. Garfin has published over 260 articles, authored 120 book chapters, and edited nine books.
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Board Certification: |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Experience: | Dr. Garfin is Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the UC San Diego Spine Program. He has been an orthopaedic Surgeon at UC San Diego since 1981. |
| Education: | University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Doctor of Medicine |
| Training: | Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA Fellowship in Disorders of the Spine Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA |
| Clinical Interests: | Back pain, sciatica, radiculopathy, neck pain, adult scoliosis, spinal stenosis, herniated disk, verterbral compression fracture, reconstructive spine surgery, failed back syndrome, spinal tumors, spinal infections, spinal trauma, spinal cord injury, spinal instability, minimally invasive spine surgery, biologics for spine, fusion enhancement |
| Hospital Affiliations: | UC San Diego Thornton Hospital, La Jolla UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, La Jolla |
| Office Address: | Perlman Ambulatory Care Center 9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: (858) 657-8200 FAX: (858) 657-8269
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