UCI School of MedicineDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is committed to patient care, education and research. We utilize an interdisciplinary team approach, catered to each individual as we provide exemplary patient care. Our surgeons are consistently recognized as “Super Doctors”, “Physicians of Excellence”, and “Top Doctors" by their colleagues and patients. As professors, we are at the cutting edge of modern and successful techniques, and our research is recognized world wide as evidenced by the numerous awards won by our group.
Meet Our Team
Our orthopaedic surgeons are not only board certified, but also are recognized as national/international authorities in our field.
Our surgeons are consistently recognized as “Super Doctors”, “Physicians of Excellence”, and “Top Doctors" by their colleagues and
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Dr. Amber Leis
Associate Professor,
UCI School of Medicine,
Department of Plastic Surgery -
Dr. Cathy Tang
Assistant Professor,
UCI School of Medicine,
Department of Plastic Surgery
UCI Orthopaedic Surgeons Highlighted in UCI Health Live Well Magazine
Summer 2021 – Dr. Steven Yang
Living full throttle after hip replacement surgery
With his left hip and knee aching and all his recreational activities curtailed, Scott Shuster made one of the best choices in his life. He sought a second opinion for possible medical treatment.
Fall 2021 – Dr. John Scolaro
Car crash survivor climbs back from adversity
On a crisp February day in Breckenridge, Colo., Brandon Gaidano conquered a black diamond on his first ski run of the day.
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