DR. KIRK R. ESSENMACHER, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine in San Francisco, CA
License number
California A60417
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Address
2
375 Laguna Honda Blvd Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehab Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94116
PO Box 20286, Palo Alto, CA 94309
PO Box 20286, Palo Alto, CA 94309
Phone
(415) 759-2388
(415) 759-4587 (Fax)
(650) 223-4161
(415) 759-4587 (Fax)
(650) 223-4161
Personal information
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Address
Phone
1524 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1524 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
161 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403
2250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Professional information
Kirk Robert Essenmacher, San Francisco CA
Specialties:
Internist
Address:
375 Laguna Honda Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94116
75 Shoreway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
75 Shoreway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
Education:
Yale University, School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
UCSF Medical Center - Residency - Internal Medicine
UCSF Medical Center - Internship - Internal Medicine
UCSF Medical Center - Residency - Internal Medicine
UCSF Medical Center - Internship - Internal Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine
Dr. Kirk R Essenmacher - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Internal Medicine
Certifications:
Internal Medicine, 1997
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
75 Shoreway Rd SUITE B, San Carlos 94070
375 Laguna Honda Blvd, San Francisco 94116
375 Laguna Honda Blvd, San Francisco 94116
Education:
Medical School
Yale University
Graduated: 1994
U C S F Medical Center
Yale University
Graduated: 1994
U C S F Medical Center
Kirk Essenmacher, M.d.
Location:
San Francisco Bay Area
Industry:
Biotechnology
Bone Support Devices And Methods
US Patent:
2009004, Feb 19, 2009
Filed:
Jun 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/141775
Inventors:
Kirk Essenmacher - Palo Alto CA, US
Assignee:
JUVENTAS, INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/02, A61F 2/08, A61B 17/56
US Classification:
623 1111, 623 1412, 606 62
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods, devices and kits for reducing the risk of fracturing a bone. A device is provided comprising an implantable pad for absorbing, deflecting, and/or diffusing an exterior impact force on a bone. A device is provided for strengthening and/or reinforcing a bone at typical fracture sites prior to fracture and/or along lines of tension and compression forces. The devices may comprise a coil adapted to be implanted in the bone. The device may comprise a rod adapted to be implanted in the bone. The devices may comprise a deployable element adapted to be deployed in the bone. The device may comprise a scaffold adapted to be implanted in the bone. The device may comprise a reinforcing material and/or means for reinforcing and/or strengthening the bone at typical fracture sites prior to fracture and/or along lines of tension and compression forces.