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Dr. Paul Braaton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
2.5 (20)
Map Pin Small Modesto, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Braaton, MD

Dr. Paul Braaton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Modesto, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health Sonora and Doctors Medical Center Modesto. Dr. Braaton, completed a residency at Campbell Clin-U Tenn. Patients rated Dr. Braaton an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Braaton works at Practice in Modesto, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Braaton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orion Orthopaedic Trauma Inc
    1335 Coffee Rd Ste 100, Modesto, CA 95355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 524-4438
  2. 2
    Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
    1441 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 524-4438

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Memorial Medical Center
  • Adventist Health Sonora
  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto

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Treatment frequency



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Foot Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Acute Gout
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Arthritis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Misalignment
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antalgic Gait
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Toe
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Calcaneus Fracture
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Fractures of the Periarticular Region
Complex Long-Bone Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Crystal Arthropathy
Crystalline Arthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Fat Embolism
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infectious Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Metatarsal Fracture
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Pseudoarthrosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Simple Fractures
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Toe Fractures
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Forefoot Reconstruction
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Midfoot Fracture and-or Dislocation Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Metatarsal Fracture
Partial Hip Replacement
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Removal of Bone Spur
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538117056
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Campbell Clin-U Tenn
    Residency
    Internship
    • Methodist University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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