Dr. Derek T Dee M.D.
Orthopedist
3771 Katella Ave Suite 310 Los Alamitos CA, 90720About
Dr. Derek Dee is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Los Alamitos, CA. Dr. Dee specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dee 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
Stanford University Biology 1992
USC Keck School of Medicine M.D. with Distinction 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- 2005
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Expert Publications
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Awards
- Bachelor's Degree with Distinction 1989-92 Stanford University
- Dean's List 1987-89 Pacific Union College
- Dean's Scholar, Junior-Senior Continuum USC School of Medicine
- Phi Kappa Phi, All-University Honor Society USC School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha USC School of Medicine
Treatments
- Complex Shoulder Orthopedic Treatment
- Complex Knee Orthopedic Treatment
- Sports Injury Orthopedic Treatment
- Elbow & Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
- Meniscal & Cartilage Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Acl (anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
- Acl Injury
- Ankle Arthroscopy
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Orthopedic Specialty Institute Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine 2001
- Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine Knee/Shoulder 2002
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