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Dr. Francois Lalonde, MD

Orange, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lalonde, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Francois Lalonde, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Lalonde graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), Canadian Orthopaedic Association, ship - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Orthopaedic Surgery), American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, American Medical Association, California Orthopaedic Association, Western Orthopedic Association (WOA), and Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Lalonde is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lalonde’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lalonde’s office at (714) 633-2111.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lalonde?

    Dr. Francois Lalonde, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lalonde empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone Tumors-Benign, Cerebral Palsy, Fractures-Pediatric, Hip Disorders & Dysplasia, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange/CA community, Dr. Lalonde is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Lalonde go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Children's Hosp, Eastern Ontario | Childrens Hospital/San Diego | Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario/University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship: San Diego Children's Hospital and Health Center/University of California San Diego

    • Residency: University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals | Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Ottowa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lalonde board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Francois Lalonde, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lalonde speak?

    Dr. Lalonde and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Lalonde treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lalonde diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lalonde. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist Fracture
    • Right Wrist Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Forearm Fracture
    • Broken Right Wrist
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Forearm Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52552A: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52551D: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • Right Clubfoot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right Talipes Equinovarus
    • Congenital Right Clubfoot
    • Twisted Right Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Dislocation at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Left Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
    • Left DDH
    • Congenital Left Hip Dislocation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6502: Congenital dislocation of left hip, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken wrist
    • Wrist fracture
    • Forearm fracture
    • Radius bone break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52552D: Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Lalonde perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lalonde performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lalonde. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip arthrogram injection
    • Diagnostic hip injection
    • Hip pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Hip Spica Cast Application (Both Legs)
    • Full Hip Spica Cast
    • Double Leg Hip Cast
    • Pediatric Hip Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29325: Application of hip spica cast; 1 and one-half spica or both legs

    Also known as:

    • Hip Osteotomy with Open Reduction
    • Pelvic Osteotomy with Hip Reduction
    • Femoral Osteotomy for Hip
    • Hip Joint Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27156: Osteotomy, iliac, acetabular or innominate bone; with femoral osteotomy and with open reduction of hip

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Hip Manipulation with General Anesthesia
    • Hip Joint Adjustment Under Sedation
    • Closed Reduction of Hip Dislocation (Anesthetized)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27275: Manipulation, hip joint, requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Humeral Condyle Fracture
    • Elbow fracture surgery
    • Humeral condyle fixation
    • Open reduction internal fixation elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24579: Open treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    Does Dr. Lalonde accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lalonde accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 633-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lalonde accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Lalonde in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lalonde's office located?

    Dr. Francois Lalonde's Primary Practice

    1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 508

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 633-2111

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA)

    Member

    Canadian Orthopaedic Association

    Member

    ship - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

    Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Orthopaedic Surgery)

    Member

    American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

    Member

    American Medical Association

    Member

    California Orthopaedic Association

    Member

    Western Orthopedic Association (WOA)

    Member

    Orange County Medical Association

    Member

    Awards

    Southern California Super Doctors 2008

    What is Dr. Lalonde's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lalonde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144266081.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lalonde?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lalonde

    What is Dr. Francois Lalonde's specialty?

    Dr. Lalonde is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Orange, CA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Lalonde to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francois Lalonde affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lalonde is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC), Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Francois Lalonde accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Francois Lalonde is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francois Lalonde offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lalonde's office at (714) 633-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francois Lalonde?

    Please contact Dr. Lalonde's office at (714) 633-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francois Lalonde have?

    Dr. Francois Lalonde is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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