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Dr. Ralph James Venuto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
58 years of experience
California Orthopaedic Specialists 360 San Miguel Dr Ste 701, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 759-3600

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Ralph J. Venuto, M.D., F.A.C.S, is a leading specialist in the treatment of disorders of the knee and shoulder, including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and many techniques he personally designed and developed. He has been recognized as an innovative surgeon who has mastered safe, proven technological breakthroughs. He was the first surgeon in Southern California to perform the effective Carticel Implant Surgery (ACI), where he used a patients healthy cells to repair cartilage defects. Dr. Venuto was one of the first surgeons in the country to perform arthroscopic surgery, in which a straw-like tube with a fiber-optic camera is used to see inside joints and treat specific areas without adding trauma or scarring. Since 1974, he has successfully performed more than 10,000 arthroscopies, allowing his patients to experience quicker recovery of faster healing, and less pain. As a recognized expert in sports medicine, he has treated many top college and professional athletes, including, among others, NBA superstar Karl Malone. Dr. Venuto was the Chief Medical Officer for the wrestling teams at the 1984 Olympic Games, and has served as a team physician at the high school, college and professional levels. He is also committed to community involvement. He supports local charities and has been an invited speaker at organizations in the U.S. and abroad, lecturing on the prevention and care of orthopaedic injuries and on the latest techniques in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Venuto has been named one of the best doctors in Orange County in Orange Coast Magazines The Doctors Doctor. When more than 5,000 physicians were asked to recommend the specialists they would consider most desirable to care for a loved one, Dr. Venuto was recognized by his peers as one of the county's most respected Top Doctors. All of our physicians are among the top orthopaedic specialists in Orange County.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

New York Presbyterian Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University - 1967

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

California Orthopedic Specs
360 San Miguel Dr Ste 701, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mon:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Sciatica
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Internal Derangement of Knee
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Procedures Performed

Physical Therapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Humana
Oscar Health Insurance
SCAN Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99