Seth Criner, DO, MS
Orthopedic Surgeon
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As an orthopedic surgeon, I am honored to provide to each of my patients my extensive experience in trauma surgery, as well as general orthopedic procedures. I specialize in orthopedic trauma surgery, hip and knee replacement and sports medicine. I am dedicated to personally connecting with each of my patients to support a positive experience.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Knee Replacement
General Orthopedic Procedures
Sports Medicine
Hip Replacement
SPECIALIST PROFILES
Education
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B.S. Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, 2004
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M.S. Biology, University of California, San Diego, 2005
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 2010
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Residency, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 2010-2015
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Fellowship, University of New Mexico, 2015-2016
Awards
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Resident Award Winner 2014, Western Orthopedic Association for article: Criner SH and Krumrey J. Immediate Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Locked Plating of Fragility Fractures of the Femur.
Memberships
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
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American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
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Orthopedic Trauma Association Candidate Member and Educational Faculty
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American Osteopathic Association
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AO North America Trauma Faculty
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Western Orthopedic Association
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Extensive experience in general orthopedic procedures
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Extensive experience in trauma surgery
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Research and instructional lectures at orthopedic conferences nationwide
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Recognition by his peers for excellence in authoring research articles on orthopedic surgery