Dr. Robert E. Klenck M.D.
Orthopedist
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard 1090 Santa Monica CA, 90404About
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement, Partial and Total Knee Replacement, Knee Athroscopy, Computerized Navigation Techniques
Education and Training
University of Southern California
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1986
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Awards
- Vernon Nickel Orthopedic Research Award, 1989
- President, Phi Eta Sigma/Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Treatments
- Hip and Knee, mainly degenerative diseases and fractures
Internships
- U.S.C. Medical Center (Orthopedic Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- His parents were both, very intelligent and fortunate, he received some of that from them. His success is mainly through drive and determination--some would call that stubbornness. Once told that he will not be able to accomplish something, that makes him more determined to dig deeper to prove the naysayers wrong. It is a combination of stubbornness and self-confidence--knowing that he is capable of accomplishing the task, and having the determination to do so. Admittedly, his is neither as intelligent nor as stubborn as his father, who gave him a portion of those traits. He says he has been richly blessed.
Areas of research
- Cartilage Regeneration and Joint-Preservation, Development of Computerized Navigation Equipment, Development of Instrumentation for Joint-Replacement Surgeries
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Christian Apologetics, and trying to improve the lives of others through Spiritual Healing as well as Physical Healing
Teaching and speaking
Hip and Knee Replacements
Radiology in the Operating Room
Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Hawaii
Hobbies / Sports
- Surfing, Flying Airplanes, Running, Sports Events
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monthly Issue
Areas of research
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