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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gialamas, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Gus Gialamas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Gialamas graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Gialamas is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gialamas’s office at (949) 661-2423.
Where did Dr. Gialamas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina | Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Is Dr. Gialamas board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gus Gialamas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gialamas speak?
Dr. Gialamas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gialamas treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gialamas 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. Gialamas. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal Knee Derangement
- Knee Joint Problem
- Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
- M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sprain of Lower Back Ligaments
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Lumbar Spine Sprain
- Stretched Lower Back Ligaments
- Lower Back Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S335XXA: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does Dr. Gialamas perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gialamas 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. Gialamas. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee Scope for Debris
- Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
- Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
- Knee Joint Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Scope
- Shoulder Joint Examination
- Shoulder Biopsy
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29805: Arthroscopy, shoulder, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gialamas accept my insurance?
Dr. Gialamas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 661-2423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gialamas accept in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Gialamas in San Clemente, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Gialamas' office located?
Dr. Gus Gialamas' Primary Practice
653 Camino de los Mares Ste 109
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 661-2423
What is Dr. Gialamas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gialamas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992735914.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gialamas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gialamas
What is Dr. Gus Gialamas's specialty?
Dr. Gialamas is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Clemente, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Gialamas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gus Gialamas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gialamas is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Gus Gialamas accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gus Gialamas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gus Gialamas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gialamas's office at (949) 661-2423 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gus Gialamas?
Please contact Dr. Gialamas's office at (949) 661-2423 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gus Gialamas have?
Dr. Gus Gialamas is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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