DR. JAMES PATRICK TASTO, D.D.S.
Dentist in San Diego, CA
License number
California 41135
Category
Dentist
Type
General Practice
Address
Address
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite #101, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone
(858) 523-1330
(858) 523-1338 (Fax)
(858) 523-1338 (Fax)
Professional information
Dr. James P Tasto, San Diego CA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Address:
San Diego Sports Medcn/Ortho
6719 Alvarado Rd STE 200, San Diego 92120
(619) 229-3932 (Phone)
6719 Alvarado Rd STE 200, San Diego 92120
(619) 229-3932 (Phone)
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 1975
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Arabic
Hospitals:
San Diego Sports Medcn/Ortho
6719 Alvarado Rd STE 200, San Diego 92120
Alvarado Hospital
6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego 92120
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942
6719 Alvarado Rd STE 200, San Diego 92120
Alvarado Hospital
6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego 92120
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942
Education:
Medical School
Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1965
Cook Co Hospital
Graduated: 1966
Graduated: 1967
Harvard Med Sch/Ma Gen Hosp&Peter Bent Brigham Hosp&Chldrns Hospital
Graduated: 1974
Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1965
Cook Co Hospital
Graduated: 1966
Graduated: 1967
Harvard Med Sch/Ma Gen Hosp&Peter Bent Brigham Hosp&Chldrns Hospital
Graduated: 1974
James Tasto
Location:
Greater San Diego Area
Industry:
Health, Wellness and Fitness
James Tasto, San Diego CA
Work:
San Diego Sports Medicine
6719 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 Va San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
6719 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 Va San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
Methods For Electrosurgical Tendon Vascularization
US Patent:
6805130, Oct 19, 2004
Filed:
Apr 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/845034
Inventors:
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA
Philip E. Eggers - Dublin OH
Hira V. Thapliyal - Los Altos CA
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA
Philip E. Eggers - Dublin OH
Hira V. Thapliyal - Los Altos CA
Assignee:
Arthrocare Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61B 1900
US Classification:
128898, 606 41
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one aspect, the invention involves canalizing or boring channels, divots, trenches or holes through an avascular connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. In one method, an active electrode is positioned in close proximity to a target site on a tendon, and a high frequency voltage difference is applied between the active electrode and a return electrode to selectively ablate tendon tissue at the target site, thereby forming a channel or void in the tendon. The active electrode(s) may be moved relative to the tendon during, or after, the application of electrical energy to damage or sculpt a void within the tendon, such as a hole, channel, crater, or the like. In another aspect of the invention, an electrosurgical probe is used to elicit a wound healing response in a target tissue, such as an injured tendon, in order to stimulate vascularization of the target tissue. The present invention may also be used for vascularization of a torn or damaged tissue in conjunction with a surgical repair procedure.
Bioabsorbable Surgical Screw And Washer System
US Patent:
6383187, May 7, 2002
Filed:
May 14, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/853623
Inventors:
Pertti Törmälä - Tampere, FI
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
Assignee:
Bionx Implants Oy - Tampere
International Classification:
A61B 1786
US Classification:
606 73
Abstract:
An at least partially bioabsorbable surgical fastener or device formed in the shape of a screw and washer system and the methods for manufacturing and using the same. The surgical fastener is particularly but not solely intended to be used to attach rotator cuff tendons to bone.
Methods For Electrosurgical Tendon Vascularization
US Patent:
6763836, Jul 20, 2004
Filed:
Jun 18, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/174266
Inventors:
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA
Michael A. Baker - Woodside CA
James L. Pacek - Coto De Caza CA
Philip E. Eggers - Dublin OH
Hira V. Thapliyal - Los Altos CA
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA
Michael A. Baker - Woodside CA
James L. Pacek - Coto De Caza CA
Philip E. Eggers - Dublin OH
Hira V. Thapliyal - Los Altos CA
Assignee:
Arthrocare Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61N 500
US Classification:
128898, 606 41
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one variation, the invention involves creating a pattern of voids in connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. This also includes using a template device to assist in the creation of the pattern of voids. Also included is an electrosurgical device with a self-contained fluid supply for providing conductive fluid to the target tissue or to active electrodes of the device.
Dr. James P Tasto, San Diego CA - DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd STE 101, San Diego 92130
(858) 523-1330 (Phone), (858) 523-1338 (Fax)
(858) 523-1330 (Phone), (858) 523-1338 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Systems And Method For Electrosurgically Promoting Blood Flow To Tissue
US Patent:
2003017, Sep 11, 2003
Filed:
Feb 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/372591
Inventors:
James Tasto - San Diego CA, US
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA, US
Philip Eggers - Dublin OH, US
Hira Thapliyal - Los Altos CA, US
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA, US
Philip Eggers - Dublin OH, US
Hira Thapliyal - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
ArthroCare Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61B018/04
US Classification:
606/032000, 606/041000, 128/898000
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one aspect, the invention involves canalizing or boring channels, divots, trenches or holes through an avascular connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. In one method, an active electrode is positioned in close proximity to a target site on a tendon, and a high frequency voltage difference is applied between the active electrode and a return electrode to selectively ablate tendon tissue at the target site, thereby forming a channel or void in the tendon. The active electrode(s) may be moved relative to the tendon during, or after, the application of electrical energy to damage or sculpt a void within the tendon, such as a hole, channel, crater, or the like. In another aspect of the invention, an electrosurgical probe is used to elicit a wound healing response in a target tissue, such as an injured tendon, in order to stimulate vascularization of the target tissue. The present invention may also be used for vascularization of a torn or damaged tissue in conjunction with a surgical repair procedure.
Systems And Methods For Electrosurgical Treatment Of Fasciitis
US Patent:
2006018, Aug 24, 2006
Filed:
Nov 23, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/285927
Inventors:
James Tasto - San Diego CA, US
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA, US
Philip Eggers - Dublin OH, US
Hira Thapliyal - Los Altos CA, US
Jean Woloszko - Mountain View CA, US
Philip Eggers - Dublin OH, US
Hira Thapliyal - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
ArthroCare Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61B 18/18
US Classification:
606032000, 606041000
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, and methods are provided for promoting blood flow to a target tissue. In one aspect, the invention involves canalizing or boring channels, divots, trenches or holes through an avascular connective tissue, or through a tissue having sparse vascularity, such as a tendon or a meniscus, in order to increase blood flow within the tissue. In one method, an active electrode is positioned in close proximity to a target site on a tendon, and a high frequency voltage difference is applied between the active electrode and a return electrode to selectively ablate tendon tissue at the target site, thereby forming a channel or void in the tendon. The active electrode(s) may be moved relative to the tendon during, or after, the application of electrical energy to damage or sculpt a void within the tendon, such as a hole, channel, crater, or the like. In another aspect of the invention, an electrosurgical probe is used to elicit a wound healing response in a target tissue, such as an injured tendon, in order to stimulate vascularization of the target tissue. The present invention may also be used for vascularization of a torn or damaged tissue in conjunction with a surgical repair procedure.
Bioabsorbable Surgical Screw And Washer System
US Patent:
6248108, Jun 19, 2001
Filed:
Sep 30, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/163946
Inventors:
Pertti Tormala - Tampere, FI
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
James P. Tasto - San Diego CA
Assignee:
Bionx Implants Oy - Tampere
International Classification:
A61B 1758
US Classification:
606 73
Abstract:
An at least partially bioabsorbable surgical fastener or device formed in the shape of a screw and washer system and the methods for manufacturing and using the same. The surgical fastener is particularly but not solely intended to be used to attach rotator cuff tendons to bone.