Dr. Leslie K. Shokes MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2703 N Bristol St Suite H2 Santa Ana California, 92706About
Dr. Leslie Shokes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Shokes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shokes 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.
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Education and Training
MS in Biology Medical Engineering and MD at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern California -
Internships
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Fellowships
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, 2000; Extra Training in Radiology, Howard University College of Medicine; Extra Training in Anesthesia, University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Spine Society
Articles and Publications
- Book Chapter on Spinal Cord Injuries
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family upbringing
Hobbies / Sports
- Enjoys Music
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
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