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Gopal Lalchandani, MD

He | Him | HisElbow Orthopedic Surgery • Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Berkeley
415-353-2808
Portrait of Gopal Lalchandani
Portrait of Gopal Lalchandani
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Gopal Lalchandani, MD

He | Him | HisElbow Orthopedic Surgery • Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Berkeley
415-353-2808

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About me

Dr. Gopal Lalchandani is an orthopedic surgeon who cares for patients of all ages with upper extremity (from the elbow to the fingertip) injuries and conditions. He specializes in acute upper limb trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction of complex injuries. He also cares for a variety of other conditions affecting the upper extremities, including sports-related injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendon lacerations and ligament injuries. He also treats pediatric congenital hand disorders and complex elbow injuries.

Lalchandani's research focuses on wide-awake hand surgery (surgery with local anesthesia), distal radius fractures (broken wrists) and outcomes after upper extremity surgery.

Lalchandani earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery UCSF, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Lalchandani grew up in Sacramento, California. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing and spending time with his family.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    144 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 12, 2026

      The doctor and resident were both very thorough and clear with my diagnosis and treatment t options.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 24, 2025

      Very good, because they explained things well and were very friendly.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      He was very professional he showed that he does care and made me feel at ease on the decisions being made for my hand and my care he went over all of it with me and made me feel like he wasn't rushing me like he wasn't in a hurry to get in and out just to get to the next patient I felt very good in talking with him and the decisions that were being made about my hand and how.

    • 4 out of 5 Stars
      November 3, 2025

      Dr L. Was very good!

    • 4 out of 5 Stars
      August 27, 2025

      I was seen by a P.A. That I believe was Dr. Lee. He provided a comprehensive examination and made several treatment suggestions. He went out to confer with Dr. Lalchandani who then came Into the exam room and proceeded to give me a complete examination on the damaged thumb. He gave me several options for various methods to correct my problem.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 23, 2025

      Fantastic doctor and resident

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