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Gopal Lalchandani, MD
He | Him | HisElbow Orthopedic Surgery • Hand Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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Gopal Lalchandani, MD
He | Him | HisElbow Orthopedic Surgery • Hand Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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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 School of Medicine -GME
Internship
- Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Degree
- MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
My expertise
Specialties
- Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Locations
My research
Publications
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- March 2, 20263.9 out of 5 Stars
The one thing was that my appointment felt very rushed. I wasn't able to ask some questions I had wanted to ask because I had been waiting for so long.
- January 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
The doctor and resident were both very thorough and clear with my diagnosis and treatment t options.
- November 24, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Very good, because they explained things well and were very friendly.
- November 19, 20255 out of 5 Stars
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.
- November 3, 20254 out of 5 Stars
Dr L. Was very good!
- August 27, 20254 out of 5 Stars
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.
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