Dr. V. Franklin Sechriest, an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA, cares for damage to your joints, muscles, bones, tendons, & ligaments.
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Orthopedic Medical Group of San Diego
Accepting New Patients?
No, Dr. V. Franklin Sechriest is not accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
3750 Convoy Street, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92111
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
No insurance accepted.
Bio
Dr. V.Franklin Sechriest II, MD is the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Minnesota School of Medicine.
Specialty
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in California, Dr. Sechriest is qualified to detect and treat all types of damage to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After arriving at a diagnosis, Dr. Sechriest will usually suggest surgery after less-invasive treatment options have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
Special Interests
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Kneecap (Patella) Injuries
Education & Training
Medical School
Residencies
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The University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
Residency in General Surgery • 1995 - 1997 -
The University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • 1999 - 2003
Fellowships
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Musculoskeletal Research Center - University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Research Fellowship • 1997 - 1998 -
Insall Scott Kelly Institute - Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine • New York, New York
Fellowship in Knee Surgery Fellowship • 2003 - 2004
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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