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Douglas J. Abeles MD & Associates in Castro Valley, California, provides specialty services in sports medicine, spinal surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Abeles has compiled a team of caregivers attuned to patient care, providing access to a multitude of specialties, including joint replacement, neurology, physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, all of which complement orthopaedic care.
The practice sees patients from age eight and up, anyone with an orthopaedic issue, such as sports and work injuries, as well as injuries sustained in automobile and other accidents. Dr. Abeles specializes in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgical techniques, repairing damage to shoulders, knees, spine, hips, and ankles.
Though he still performs conventional surgical techniques when these offer the best outcomes, Dr. Abeles prefers leading-edge techniques. Tiny incisions and minimal tissue impact assure the fastest recovery time for his patients.
Because many of his patients are physically active and are involved in physical labor and various sports activities, Dr. Abeles is aware of their need to return to previous performance levels, and he tailors his approach to meet this criterion whenever possible. His reputation brings in patients from throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
Douglas J. Abeles MD & Associates in Castro Valley, California, provides specialty services in sports medicine, spinal surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Abeles has compiled a team of caregivers attuned to patient care, providing access to a multitude of specialties, including joint replacement, neurology, physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, all of which complement orthopaedic care.
The practice sees patients from age eight and up, anyone with an orthopaedic issue, such as sports and work injuries, as well as injuries sustained in automobile and other accidents. Dr. Abeles specializes in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgical techniques, repairing damage to shoulders, knees, spine, hips, and ankles.
Though he still performs conventional surgical techniques when these offer the best outcomes, Dr. Abeles prefers leading-edge techniques. Tiny incisions and minimal tissue impact assure the fastest recovery time for his patients.
Because many of his patients are physically active and are involved in physical labor and various sports activities, Dr. Abeles is aware of their need to return to previous performance levels, and he tailors his approach to meet this criterion whenever possible. His reputation brings in patients from throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
Douglas J. Abeles M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Douglas Abeles specializes in Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, and General Orthopaedics.
Creed Larrucea, DPT, ECS
Neurophysiologist & Board Certified in Clinical Electrophysiology
Food Bank
Our food drive supports the local Alameda County Community Food Bank. It runs through November 20th. We have bags that have been provided for patients to take home and bring back.
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"Dr. Abeles is seriously my favorite orthopedic surgeon in my life. I love how the clinic has other services on hand. The staff ALWAYS make my visits easy and effective!"
"I recommend seeing him as an orthopedist...he is very friendly, careful and extremely thorough."
"He is very conscientious, knowledgeable, professional, skilled and has an excellent bedside manner."
"Hurting my knee while skiing really set me back. They were able to get me in Monday morning after my ski accident and get me back on the slopes quickly."
"They always exhibit tremendous customer service and Dr Abeles himself has a wonderful bedside manner."
"Very professional. The whole staff is polite. I am glad I chose Dr. Abeles. It's a real comfortable atmosphere."
"I was able to get my mom a same day appointment after she broke her shoulder the night before... The surgery went perfect and now she's on the road to recovery."
