Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center
Orthopedic surgeons at the UCSF Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center provide a wide range of treatments for patients with traumatic, degenerative or inflammatory joint diseases. Treatment ranges from bracing and physical therapy to surgery – including joint replacement – and is tailored to best fit your age, condition and lifestyle. A patient educator and a patient advocate make sure that you and your family are fully informed and your care is personalized, comprehensive and convenient.
Our locations
Our team
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Jeff Barry
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Stefano Bini
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Carlotta L. Cavazos
PA
Physician assistant -
Julie Cragholm
PA-C, MA
Physician assistant -
Erik Hansen
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Becky Hwang
MS, PA
Physician assistant -
Hubert T. Kim
MD, PhD
Orthopedic surgeon -
C. Benjamin Ma
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Thomas Parker Vail
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Derek Ward
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Erica Chang
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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One of the nation’s best in orthopedics
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Rated high-performing hospital for hip replacement
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Rated high-performing hospital for hip fracture
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Rated high-performing hospital for knee replacement
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
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Interpreting Services
UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
See our top 10 tips for making your UCSF doctor’s appointment as stress-free and productive as possible.
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has several research programs dedicated to investigating different areas of musculoskeletal health care, such as hip, knee and spine surgery.
