The physicians of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic are dedicated to serving their patients and community with high standards of excellence in orthopaedic care.

Ronald S. Kvitne, M.D.

Specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees.

Medical School

  • University of California; San Francisco, California

Internship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois

Fellowship

  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic; Inglewood, California

Faculty Appointments

  • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California; Los Angeles, California

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Medical Association

Team Physician

  • Los Angeles Kings Hockey Team
  • Los Angeles Blades In-Line Hockey Team

Associate Orthopaedic Consultant

  • California Angels Baseball Team
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Team
  • Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Team
  • Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey Team

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Qualified Medical Examiner

Publications/Lectures

Dr. Kvitne has authored 31 publications and 6 book chapters and has been a facilitator for 34 lectures.