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Steven Robert Garfin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
(Spine)
Orthopedic - Spine
Dr. Garfin is a prominent orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the adult spine with a distinguished record of clinical excellence and research achievements. The Spine Program receives referrals for care from around the world.
His leadership in national and international spine societies has included terms as President and/or member of the Board of Directors of most national and international spine societies. He trains both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in spine care at UCSD.
Dr. Garfin has been involved in the design, use, and/or clinical trial assessment related to most new techniques which have been developed over the last two decades to treat spinal deformities and injuries. These include pedicle screws, lumbar and cervical anterior plating systems, Kyphoplasty to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures, artificial discs, and disc/facet replacement devices.
He has published over 250 articles, authored 120 book chapters, and edited nine books. |
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Board Certification:
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Experience:
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Dr. Garfin is Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Chief of the UCSD Spine Program. He has been an orthopaedic surgeon at UCSD since 1981.
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Education:
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Medicine
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Training:
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Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
Fellowship in Disorders of the Spine
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
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Clinical Interests:
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Back pain, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Neck pain, Scoliosis, Spinal stenosis, Herniated disk, Verterbral compression fracture,
Minimally invasive spine surgery,
Reconstructive spine surgery,
Failed back syndrome, Spinal tumors, Spinal infections, Spinal cord injury, Spinal instability
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Hospital Affiliations:
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UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest
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Office Address:
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Perlman Medical Office
9350 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
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San Diego, CA 92103
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Last Updated April 1, 2009
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