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Helping people lead a more active life is the mission of the orthopedic surgeons at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. We provide expert, coordinated, and personalized care to produce excellent results, with improved health, increased mobility, and reduced pain.
Dr. Meckel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has performed thousands of knee and hip replacements. His expertise in joint-replacement surgery allows for minimally invasive anterior total hip replacements and minimally invasive, computer-assisted knee replacements.
EDUCATIONUniversity of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine
RESIDENCYLos Angeles County-USC Medical Center
FELLOWSHIPSOrthopedic Institute at Adventist Health Glendale
INTERNSHIPLos Angeles County-USC Medical Center
CERTIFICATIONAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery - orthopedic surgery
Dr. Pitta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive joint replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, ranked the top orthopedic hospital by U.S. News and World Report 10 times. He specializes in both primary and revision total hip and knee replacement surgeries.
EDUCATIONSaint Louis University School of Medicine
RESIDENCYMedstar Georgetown University Hospital
FELLOWSHIPSHospital for Special Surgery, New York
INTERNSHIPMedstar Georgetown University Hospital
Dr. Kantor partners with his patients to develop the best treatment options in order to restore function to as near normal as possible. He combines the latest techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, with traditional methods to provide the best orthopedic care possible.
EDUCATIONUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
RESIDENCYHospital for Special Surgery, New York
INTERNSHIPHuntington Memorial Hospital, California
Dr. Carter specializes in expert medical and surgical treatment of joint problems and in sports-specific injuries. He uses advanced arthroscopic techniques and minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, enabling patients to return to their active lifestyles as quickly as possible.
EDUCATIONUniversity of Utah
RESIDENCYStanford University School of Medicine
FELLOWSHIPSNew England Baptist Hospital, Otto Aufranc Fellowship in joint replacement at Harvard University
INTERNSHIPStanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Satow brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his orthopedic practice, helping patients overcome musculoskeletal issues of all kinds. He uses the latest techniques to restore function in his patients, enabling them to lead healthy, active lives.
EDUCATIONUniversity of California San Francisco School of Medicine
RESIDENCYUniversity of California San Francisco School of Medicine
INTERNSHIPUniversity of California San Francisco School of Medicine
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