DR. GARETH W HAMMOND, M.D.
Medical Practice at Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA

Orthopedic Surgery

Acl Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Labrum Tear Repair Surgery, Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Articular Cartilage Repair, Elbow Problems, Fracture Care, Knee Problems, Knee Replacements, Orthopaedic Trauma, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement

Arthritis, Elbow Injuries, Fracture Care, Hip Replacement, Knee Dislocations, Knee Injury, Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Diseases & Disorders, Orthopaedic Trauma, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Overuse Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Replacement, Tendon Injuries, Total Knee Replacement

Orthopedic Surgery, 2009

Healthgrades Honor Roll

English, German

Dr. Gareth Hammond is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who emphasizes patient education, staff coordination, and in-depth medical expertise in the care of his patients. He has fellowship training in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and upper extremity reconstruction. He specializes in athletic injuries and arthritis, with a particular interest in shoulder, elbow, and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. His expertise includes direct anterior hip replacement, patient matched total knee replacement, as well as advanced treatment for early cartilage disease. He has published and presented his research interests which include shoulder biomechanics, ligament reconstruction, blood preservation during total joint replacement, and implant design for partial shoulder joint replacement.