Welcome to UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
We are dedicated to empowering educators, researchers, and scholars in advancing the field of orthopedics. We take pride in cultivating a collaborative culture where multi-disciplinary experts converge at the peak of progress in musculoskeletal science and medicine to deliver:
- Leading-edge training and education programs
- Innovative and interdisciplinary research
- Advanced adult musculoskeletal care at the only academic health system in San Diego
Welcome from the Chair
In the 2021 I was honored to be named the new chair of UC San Diego's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. It is my pleasure and privilege to work alongside an amazing community of doctors, researchers, and staff, as well as medical students, residents and fellows, as we continue advancing down a path of clinical and research innovations hand in hand with academic excellence.
letter from our chair
Susan Bukata, MD
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
and Department Chair
Department Executive Leadership
Reid Abrams, MD
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Division Chief of Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Susan Bukata, MD
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery and Department Chair
Scott Ball, MD
Health Sciences Clinical Professor, Vice Chair for Operations and Division Chief of Joint Reconstruction
Cheryl Correia, MA
Vice Chair for Administration
Samuel R. Ward, PT, PhD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Vice Chair for Innovation and Research
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