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Dr. Gary S Fanton, MD
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Dr. Gary S Fanton, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
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    Overview

    Dr. Gary Fanton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fanton completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Orthopedic Surgery; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Fanton is fluent in English and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fanton’s practice accepts Humana Health, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fanton’s office at (650) 736-9597.
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    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Education & Training

    Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Orthopedic Surgery; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year (Residency)

    Cleveland Clinic (Internship)

    Other Degree - Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi

    Other Degree - Medical College of Wisconsin

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Medical Conditions Treated

    conditions treated by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Gary Fanton, may include:

    ACL Tear, Bone Fractures, Carpal Tunnel and Osteoarthritis

    Please contact Dr. Fanton's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Gary Fanton, may include:

    Orthopedic Consultation, Spinal Cord Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Follow Up, Spinal Cord Tumor, Spine Specialist Consultation, Spine Specialist Follow Up, Vertebroplasty, Musculoskeletal Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Brace, Spinal Cord Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Cord Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Cord Second Opinion, Laminectomy, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery, Hand Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip and Knee Surgery Consultation, Hip and Knee Surgery Follow Up, Orthopedic Reconstruction Consultation, Hand and Wrist Reconstruction, Orthopedic Reconstruction Follow Up, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Cartilage Transplantation, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Osteotomy, Ligament Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma Follow Up, Deformity Correction (Post Trauma), Joint Contracture Release, Limb Reconstruction, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery, Spine Immobilization, Allograft Reconstruction, Nail Cement Spacer Reconstruction, Prosthetics, Osteotomy, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Fingers Reconstruction, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Spinal Infusions, Kyphoplasty, Partial Knee Replacement, Casting and Splinting, Revisional Hip Replacement Surgery, Revisional Knee Replacement Surgery, Limb Lengthening and Realignment, Spinal Cord Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Second Opinion, Independent Medical Exam (Orthopedic), Orthopedic Consultation (Spine), Orthopedic Follow Up (Spine), Diskectomy / Discectomy, Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation Consultation, Arthrodesis, Arthropathy, Orthopedic Consultation (Ankle), Orthopedic Follow Up (Ankle), Ankle Second Opinion, Knee arthroscopy, Hip arthroscopy, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Consultation, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Follow up and Viscosupplementation

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fanton's office.

    Insurances

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

    • Cigna

    • Humana Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Locations

    Practice At 1000 Welch Rd Suite 100

    1000 Welch Rd

    Suite 100

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 736-9597

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Novel drug product to improve joint motion and function

    ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 2008

    Acute compartment syndrome of the thigh in a football athlete - A case report

    JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 2005

    Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability: current concepts and techniques.

    Surgical technology intertiol, 1999

    Postoperative epidural injection of saline can shorten postanesthesia care unit time

    REGIOL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, 1998

    Patellar tendon graft harvesting using horizontal incisions

    ARTHROSCOPY, 1995

    Arthroscopic visualization and assisted excision of osteoid osteoma at the knee

    AMERICAN JOURL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 2008

    Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using cryopreserved allografts

    CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 2004

    Monopolar thermal treatment of symptomatic anterior Cruciate ligament instability

    CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 2003

    Septic arthritis in postoperative anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

    CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 2002

    Two-year outcome of arthroscopic bankart repair

    ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 2001

    Monopolar electrothermal arthroscopy for treatment of shoulder instability in the athlete

    OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 2000

    Arthroscopic monopolar radiofrequency thermal stabilization for chronic lateral ankle instability

    jourl of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American, 2000

    Bilateral stress fractures of the anterior part of the tibial cortex. A case report.

    jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2000

    Arthroscopy of the calcaneocuboid and talovicular joints.

    jourl of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American, 1996

    Shoulder arthroscopy using the holmium:YAG laser system: State of the art 1994

    ORTHOPADE, 1996

    LATERAL RETICULAR RELEASE - THE HOLMIUM-YAG LASER VERSUS ELECTROCAUTERY

    CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1995

    HOLMIUM - YAG LASER EFFECTS ON ARTICULAR-CARTILAGE METABOLISM IN-VITRO

    Smith, R. L., Montgomery, L., Fanton, G., Dillingham, M., Schurman, D., 1994

    Reconstruction for recurrent dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. A new technique.

    Orthopaedic review, 1993

    INTRAARTICULAR HEMANGIOMA OF THE KNEE

    ARTHROSCOPY, 1993

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dr. Gary Fanton accepting new patients?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Fanton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Fanton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fanton's office at (650) 736-9597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Dr. Gary Fanton offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Fanton's office at (650) 736-9597 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Dr. Gary Fanton speak?

    Dr. Gary Fanton speaks English.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Fanton have?

    Dr. Gary Fanton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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