Raad Al-Shaikh MD JD board-certified fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and health-care lawyer specializing in medical malpractice serving the Sacramento Area.
Yes, Dr. Raad A. Al-Shaikh is accepting new patients at this office.
(510) 791-9603
11720 Education Street, Suite 1, Auburn, CA 95602
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Raad Al-Shaikh  MD JD is a board Certified fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon
Education
UndergraduateUniversity of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CABS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 1990MedicalUniversity of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAMD, Doctor of Medicine 1996InternshipStanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CAGeneral Surgery 1996-1997ResidencyStanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CAOrthopaedic Surgery 1997-2001FellowshipUniversity of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAOrthopaedic Research 1994-1995FellowshipUniversity of Washington / Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WAFoot and Ankle Surgery/Trauma 2001-2002
Hospital/academic affiliations
Hospital
O'Connor Hospital | San Jose, CA
Society memberships
National Society Memberships
American Medical Association
State Society Memberships
State Medical Society
Specialty Society Memberships
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Additional Society Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeryCalifornia Orthopaedic AssociationWestern Orthopaedic AssociationSanta Clara County Medical AssociationAlameda Contra Costa Medical Association
Achievements
Publications
Al-Shaikh R: Results of cervical and lumbar disc herniations using plasma disc decompression. In progress.
Assal M, Al-Shaikh R, Reiber BH, Hansen ST: Fracture of the polyethylene component in an ankle arthroplasty: a case report. Foot Ankle Int 24(3): 901-903, 2004.
Al-Shaikh R, Goodman SB: Delayed-onset Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with Staphylococcus superinfection following total knee replacement: A case report. Am J Orthop 32(6):302-305, 2003.
Al-Shaikh R, Chou LB, Mann J, Dreeben S, Prieskorn D: Autologous osteochondral grafting for talar cartilage defects. Foot Ankle Int 23(5):381-389, 2002.
Liu SH, Al-Shaikh R, Panossian V, Finerman GAM, Lane JM: Estrogen affects cellular metabolism of the anterior cruciate ligament: A potential explanation for female athletic injury. Am J Sports Med 25(5):704-9, 1997.
Liu SH, Panossian V, Al-Shaikh R, Tomin A, Shepherd E, Finerman GA, Lane JM : Morphology and matrix composition during early tendon to bone healing. Clin Orthop 339:253-260, 1997.
Liu SH, Al-Shaikh R, Panossian V, Yang RS, Finerman GAM, Lane JM: Primary immunolocalization of estrogen and progesterone target cells in the human anterior cruciate ligament. J Orthop Res 14:526-533, 1996.
Liu SH, Yang RS, Al-Shaikh R, Lane JM: Collagen in tendon, ligament, and bone healing: A current review. Clin Orthop 318:265-278, 1995.
Yang RS, Lane JM, Eilber FR, Dorey FJ, Al-Shaikh R, Schumacher LY, Rosen G, Forscher C, Eckardt JJ: High grade soft tissue sarcoma of the flexor fossae: Size rather than compartmental status determines prognosis. Cancer 76(8):1398-1405, 1995.
Yang RS, Eckardt JJ, Eilber FR, Rosen G, Forscher C, Dorey F, Kelly CM, Al-Shaikh R: Ewing's sarcoma of the pelvis: Surgical indications. Cancer 76(8):1388-97, 1995.
Al-Shaikh R, Assal M: Surgical realignment and arthrodesis of foot deformities secondary to diabetic neuroarthropathy. In progress.
Al-Shaikh R, Assal M: Surgical realignment and arthrodesis of foot deformities secondary to diabetic neuroarthropathy: the use of internal fixation in the presence of a plantar ulcer. In progress.
Al-Shaikh R, Chou LB: Orthopaedic implants used in the arthrodesis and arthroplasty of the ankle. In progress.
Book chapter Al-Shaikh R, Chou LB: Orthopaedic Implants for Foot Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis. In Lindsey RW, Gugala Z, eds. Orthropaedic Implants: Applications, Complications, and Management. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2004.
National Presentations
Al-Shaikh R, Chou LB, Mann J, Dreeben S, Prieskorn D: Osteochondral Autograft Transplant for the Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus. AAOS (2002)..
Liu SH, Al-Shaikh R, Lane JM: The estrogen-collagen interaction in the ACL: A potential explanation for female athletic injury. 2nd World Congress on Sports Trauma/AOSSM 22nd Annual Meeting (1996).
Yang RS, Lane JM, Al-Shaikh R, Eckardt JJ, Soleiman N, Nelson S: The clinical significance of bone morphogenetic protein in osteosarcoma. ORS (1996).
Liu SH, Panossian V, Al-Shaikh R, Yang RS: Immunolocalization of collagen types I, II, and III in the rabbit anterior cruciate ligament and patellar tendon insertions. ORS (1996).
Liu SH, Panossian V, Al-Shaikh R, Tomin E, Soleiman N, Mieth K: Distribution of collagen types I, II, and III during the early phase of tendon to bone healing. ORS (1996).
Yang RS, Eckardt JJ, Al-Shaikh R, Lane JM, Soleiman N: Immunohistochemical localization of type IV collagen and laminin in human osteosarcoma. ORS (1996).
Yang RS, Lane JM, Al-Shaikh R, Eckardt JJ, Eilber FR, Kelly CM, Dorey FJ: High grade soft tissue sarcoma of the flexor fossae. The Joint Meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society - American Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (1995), Asia-Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (1995), and AAOS (1996).
Yang RS, Eckardt JJ, Al-Shaikh R, Lane JM, Eilber FR, Kelly CM, Dorey FJ: Ewing's sarcoma of the pelvis. The Joint Meeting European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society - American Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (1995) and Asia-Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (1995).
Regional Presentations
Al-Shaikh R: Controversies in foot and ankle sugery. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Stanford University Medical Center (2003).
An orthopedic surgeon in California, Dr. Al-Shaikh is qualified to treat and diagnose all varieties of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Soon after arriving at a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Al-Shaikh will often resort to surgery when all other treatment options are already ruled out or exhausted. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
MD • AOA • 1995
stanford university • Stanford, CA
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• 1996 - 2001
university of washington • Seattle, Washington
Fellowship in fellowship
• 2001 - 2002