- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- UltrasoundDr. Smith completed his fellowship in central California at LAGS Spine and Sportscare. He has been involved in research projects and presentations on spinal injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, spasticity management, and pain management.
- MRI
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- General Surgery
- OrthopedicsA team approach starts at the top with physician specialists covering all areas of orthopedics. All physicians are board certified and have met rigorous training and technical requirements to become part of DOC. Many are fellowship trained and bring credentials from around the world.
- SciaticaAfter conducting a thorough examination and evaluating West's condition, Dr. Cassim recommended epidural injections. "These epidural injections, which are administered into the spine, contain a strong anti-inflammatory agent and an anesthetic for pain relief," notes Dr. Cassim. "They are given to relieve pain in the neck, back, arm and leg due to inflammation of spinal nerves from injury and conditions such as spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, herniated disc, degenerative disc and sciatica."
- Scoliosis SurgeryDr. Fayssoux went on to complete his fellowship training in adult and pediatric spinal surgery at the Emory University Spine Center, in Atlanta. GA, one of the most prestigious and sought-after spine fellowships in the country. His training focused on the operative and nonoperative management of complex spinal conditions from the neck to the tailbone including advanced techniques in spinal reconstruction, scoliosis surgery and the use of motion-sparing and minimally invasive technologies.
- ArthroscopyDr. St. Pierre is very involved in Sports Medicine and Shoulder research and has been recognized with several international and national awards. He has written numerous articles and book chapters, and has edited four books on Sports Medicine. He frequently lectures around the world on sports medicine, shoulder and arthroscopy topics.
- Wound Care
- Pinched Nerve“The care of the patient suffering from the pain of a pinched nerve or a degenerative disk is medically complex. The most rewarding part of my job is the time I get to spend with my patients guiding them through this complicated decision making process.”
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryDr. Fayssoux has authored numerous articles and book chapters related to both the operative and nonoperative management of adult and pediatric spinal conditions. His areas of particular interest include the treatment of cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) degenerative disease, scoliosis, revision surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His current research interests include return to golf after back injury and after spinal surgery. He is currently pursuing research with the PGA on these topics. In his spare time, Dr. Fayssoux is a volunteer spine surgeon at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Los Angeles.
- Ankle Surgery“Foot and ankle surgery is especially challenging with the breadth and diversity of patients, conditions, and the need to be creative in your problem solving.”
- Joint ReplacementDr. Boghosian is a fellowship-trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in adult primary and revision joint replacement of the hip and knee. He tailors individual treatment plans for all of his patients with the goal of restoring function and relieving pain as quickly and completely as possible to improve quality of life.
- Hand SurgeryA native of our nation's capital, Dr. O'Connell grew up in the Maryland suburbs. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame. He returned to Maryland for medical school and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, where he also served his internship and residency. Dr. O'Connell then completed a fellowship at the renowned Indiana Center for Surgery and Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity in Indianapolis. He also received an added qualification in hand surgery from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
- Orthopedic SurgeryDustin Briggs, MD, is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery specializing in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico.
- Bunions
- Robotic SurgeryErik Allen Schnaser, M.D. is a fellowship trained and Board Certified hip and knee replacement surgeon. He specializes in adult hip and knee disorders including pre-arthritic and arthritic conditions. He has a special interest in patient specific instrumentation, surgical navigation, robotic surgery, as well as taking care of and revising patients with failing or failed total joint replacements.   His surgical skill set includes but is not limited to total hip replacements, total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, knee arthroscopies, total hip revisions, total knee revisions, and lower extremity traumatic injuries.
- ArthroscopyWhile at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation he trained in utilizing minimally invasive techniques in hip and knee replacements, such as direct anterior hip and sub-vastus approach to the knee. He became proficient at computer navigation to reconstruct joints, hip arthroscopy, and other joint preservation techniques. Most importantly, he gained valuable experience in managing revision cases for patients who have complicated failed hip and knee replacements. Dr. Boghosian has used that knowledge and foundation to advance his surgical skills into the arena of robotic surgery. He not only employs robotic surgery for his patients where applicable but also enjoys teaching its application to fellow colleagues.
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement"As a hip and knee replacement specialist, I am privileged to have the opportunity to restore people’s function and alleviate their pain."
- Sports MedicineSports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures, and dislocations.
- Physical TherapyEisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC) celebrated its completion of its three-year, $68 million expansion Tuesday. The expansion includes state-of-the-art surgical suites, expanded physical therapy, occupational therapy and clinical space, plus new technology and equipment.
- Occupational Therapy
- Flatfoot Correction
- Bunions Problems
- Flat Feet
- Podiatric Surgery