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Dr. Galen Kam, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (13)
Map Pin Small Redding, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Galen Kam, MD

Dr. Galen Kam, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Redding, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with MountainView Hospital and University Medical Center. Dr. Kam, completed a residency at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Kam an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Kam works at Practice in Redding, CA with other offices in Mount Shasta, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Clavicle Fracture 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. Kam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Shasta Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    1255 Liberty St, Redding, CA 96001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 246-2467
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Shasta Regional Medical Center
    1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 244-5120
  3. 3
    Mercy Medical Center Redding
    2175 Rosaline Ave, Redding, CA 96001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 246-5632
  4. 4
    Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
    914 Pine St, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 246-5632

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MountainView Hospital
  • University Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Broken Arm
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477617496
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Washington University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Kam has seen patients for Clavicle Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Kam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kam.

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