Beverly Hills Orthopedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine Physician

Are you a resident of Beverly Hills who has sustained a shoulder, knee injury, or sports injury? Beverly Hills orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mark Getelman provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients who have sustained a shoulder, knee injury and general sport injury. Contact Dr. Getelman’s team today!

Sports Doctor, Knee Surgeon and Shoulder Specialist Treating Residents of Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly Hills, California is well-known across the United States as being a city with actors, celebrities and high-end shopping and dining. Bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains, many residents in this popular zip code also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, running and all forms of new fitness classes including CrossFit. Dr. Mark Getelman, sports doctor, knee surgeon and shoulder specialist, specializes in knee and shoulder injuries so patients in the Beverly Hills area can return to the activities they love following a specific sports injury or overuse injury associated with the latest fitness trends.

Beverly Hills, CA Sports Doctor, Knee Surgeon, Shoulder Doctor

Beverly Hills, California has a Mediterranean type micro-climate, with an average August high temperature of 85 degrees and an average January high temperature of 67 degrees. This ideal climate allows residents to visit the Santa Monica Mountains and other local recreation areas and parks all year.

The Santa Monica Mountains are a popular location for many local residents, as well as visitors. This mountain area offers easy access to all the wildlife and natural beauty a person can imagine.  Locals are able to experience the famous Malibu beaches or explore over 500 miles of trails. The mountain area allow unlimited outdoor, athletic activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, trail running and horseback riding.

Since residents in Beverly Hills are able to engage in so many athletic activities all year, some will experience a sports injury or overuse injury.

Dr. Getelman, sports doctor, knee surgeon and shoulder specialist, specializes in:

Sports Doctor Serving Beverly Hills High School Athletes

Beverly Hills, California high school students attend Moreno High School or Beverly Hills High School, as well as many of the academic private schools in the area. All offer a wide range of athletic programs to students, including football, tennis, volleyball, golf, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and swimming. With a variety of sports programs available, many students are able to engage in one or more sports each school year.

It is reported high school athletes account for approximately 2 million sports injuries each year. As a physician Board Certified in both sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, Dr. Getelman treats countless teens that have experienced an acute injury or overuse injury during the school year. Acute injuries often include sprains, strains, dislocations, bruises and concussions, while overuse injuries often include stress fractures, growth-related injuries and tendonitis.

If you live in the Beverly Hills, California area and experienced a sports injury or overuse injury while engaging in high school or recreational sports or visiting the Santa Monica Mountains, please contact sports doctor, knee surgeon and shoulder specialist Dr. Mark Getelman.