Nicholas Kusnezov, MDChristopher Pallia, MDBraden McKnight, MDMichael Morell, MDNabil Baig, DOAlexander Shaft, MDDeanna Oliver, MDPascal Bortz, MDTuan V. Mai, MDTarek I. Hassanein, MD

Nicholas Kusnezov, MD

Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, or "Dr. K" as he is known to his patients, is a premier, nationally recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in Southern California. At Ortho 1 Medical Group in Chula Vista, San Diego and Coronado he specializes in total joint replacement with extensive experience in managing complex sports and traumatic…
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Christopher Pallia, MD

Chris S. Pallia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon on the team at Ortho 1 Medical Group specializing in knee and shoulder disorders. Practicing in La Jolla and Coronado, California, Dr. Pallia is committed to helping his patients find pain relief and maximizing function through non-operative techniques and surgical correction for injured or diseased joints,…
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Braden McKnight, MD

Dr. McKnight specializes in the surgical treatment of all back and neck disorders. He is particularly interested in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, complex revision surgery, and adult spinal deformity. He authors numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters and consistently presents his research at top meetings throughout the country. While highly experienced in surgery, Dr.…
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Tuan V. Mai, MD

Dr. Tuan Mai received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed residency in internal medicine and was a chief resident at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in cardiology, then subspecialized in cardiac electrophysiology at Oregon Health and Science University. His focus is in…
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Tarek I. Hassanein, MD

Tarek Hassanein, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Hassanein specializes in treating viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, and in caring for patients before and after liver transplantation.
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