Dr. Stephen C Shoemaker M.D.
Orthopedist
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 210 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Stephen Shoemaker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Shoemaker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shoemaker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1983
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Awards
- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Fellowships
- San Diego Knee Fellowship Program, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 1989
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