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Dr. David Contreras, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Contreras, MD

Dr. David Contreras, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center. Dr. Contreras, completed a residency at University of California, San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Contreras an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Contreras works at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood in Walnut Creek, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Contreras' Office Locations

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    Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
    2625 Shadelands Dr Ste 210STE, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 939-8585
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center

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Meniscus Tear

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Steroid Injection
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Piriformis Syndrome
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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    About Dr. David Contreras, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1821048216
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • San Francisco General Hospital,
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California, San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California At Los Angeles
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David Contreras, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Contreras is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Contreras works at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood in Walnut Creek, CA. View the full address on Dr. Contreras’s profile.

    Dr. Contreras has seen patients for Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Contreras on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Contreras. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Contreras.

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