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John M. Itamura, MD

Orthopaedics

• Director, Kerlan-Jobe Adult Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Fellowship
• Team Physician, Los Angeles Angels

Office: 323-307-8913

I specialize in treatment of complex shoulder and elbow injuries, including joint replacement and revision joint replacement. As Director of the Kerlan-Jobe Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, I am dedicated to providing my patients the best care possible and training the surgeons of the future.

Specialties
  • Primary and Revision Arthroplasty – Shoulder, Elbow
  • Arthroscopy and Reconstruction – Shoulder, Elbow
  • Periarticular fractures – Shoulder, Elbow
Location(s)
Provider Info
Sex

Male

Language(s)

English

Experience

99 Years

Education
  • University of Southern California – Medical Doctorate, 1989
  • Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center – Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990
  • Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center – Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994
  • WB Carrell Memorial Clinic – Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, 1995
  • Massachusetts General Hospital – Fellowship, Hand & Upper Extremity AO International, 1996
Professional Memberships
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Association
  • California Orthopaedic Association
Sports Affiliations
  • Team Physician, Los Angeles Angels
Achievements
  • Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Accolades
  • 2018 – Super Doctor, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 2016 – Top Doctor, Pasadena Magazine
  • 2011 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 2008 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 2007 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 2006 – Charles S. Neer Award in Basic Science
  • 2004 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 2001 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 2000 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
  • 1997 – Outstanding Teacher, USC Keck School of Medicine
Support Team
  • Elly Nagata, Practice Coordinator

Patient Forms

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