Dr. Christopher Hamilton, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
6815 Noble Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
At a glance
Accepts 31 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Speaks English
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair
Knee arthroscopy
Pain in joint
Knee replacement
Total shoulder replacement
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair
Knee arthroscopy
Pain in joint
More about Dr. Christopher Hamilton, MD
Dr. Hamilton graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology.
He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1988, completing his internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut in 1993. Dr. Hamilton then spent one year at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Inglewood, California where he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. During his fellowship, he was an Associate Team Physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Lakers and Loyola Marymount University.
Dr. Hamilton was a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale University from 1992-93, and from 1994-1997 he was an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Hamilton was directly involved in the training of medical students and Orthopaedic residents and fellows. He joined the Southern California Orthopedic Institute Medical Group in 1998.
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Hamilton is an Associate Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and has written numerous research articles focusing on shoulder, elbow, knee and sports medicine topics, presenting papers both nationally and internationally. His research interests include dynamic stability of the shoulder and elbow, shoulder fracture and joint replacement, and athletic injuries of the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle.
He and his wife, Susan, and their three children, live in Bakersfield.
In his free time Dr. Hamilton enjoys his family, cooking, wine, traveling, recreational golf and skiing.
Christopher D. Hamilton, MD is available to see patients in the Bakersfield office.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles
Yale-New Haven Hospital (Internship)
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (Fellowship)
Practice
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Professional memberships
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1598795130
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
3.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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3 reviews
Most relevant
The results are excellent, as usual.
More than 1 year agoHO
No fun hearing that I tore my ACL and meniscus
More than 1 year agoJA
outstanding
More than 1 year agoJM
What practice does Dr. Christopher Hamilton work with?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton works with Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
Where is Dr. Christopher Hamilton's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton's office is located at 6815 Noble Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Hamilton have?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery).
What languages does Dr. Christopher Hamilton speak?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Christopher Hamilton in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Christopher Hamilton. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.