Hand & Wrist Surgery

Dr. Leonard Gordon trained in hand surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and was an instructor in Anatomy at Stanford University.

After completing his training, he was Attending Surgeon in Microsurgery at Davies Medical Center in San Francisco for six years. Dr. Gordon then became Chief of Hand Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He held this position for twelve years before entering private practice in San Francisco. Dr. Gordon was director of a Hand Surgery Fellowship training program for over 20 years and is associate clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery and Adjunct associate professor of Anatomy at the University of California, San Francisco.

He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery . He has written and taught extensively, both locally and nationally, and is active in providing surgical care in underserved areas of the world.

Hip Arthroscopy

Dr. Thomas Sampson trained in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at this institution. He has been in private practice in San Francisco since 1982. Dr. Sampson is considered a national expert in hip arthroscopy and has played a pivotal role in developing equipment and technical advancements for this procedure. He continues to give lectures and seminars, both nationally and internationally, training orthopaedic surgeons. He has also developed new techniques for shoulder arthroscopy, the "cutting–block" technique, for subacromial decompression. The Learning Center at Post Street Surgery Center utilizes our digital operating room for teaching of this and other procedures. Dr. Sampson is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Sports Medicine

Dr. Colyvas specializes in Sports Medicine. He has particular expertise in arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee. He did a fellowship and trained in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He is in private practice in San Francisco and Los Gatos. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a team physician for a number of local sport teams. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Arthroscopy Association, Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, and Bay Area Knee Society.

Charles Cobbs, MD — Neurosurgery

Dr. Cobbs received his medical degree from the University of Alabama. He completed his residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He has been in private practice for 10 years. Dr. Cobbs is the Director of CPMC–Neuroncology Program. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Neurological Society of America.

Elliot Krames, MD — Pain Management

Dr. Elliot Krames received his MD degree from the University of Maryland Medical School in 1971 and completed his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Obstetrical Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco in 1974. Dr. Krames served as Director of Obstetrical Anesthesia at Mt. Zion Hospital of San Francisco from 1975–1983 and during that time he developed a clinical interest in the use of intrathecal morphine, first for parturients in labor and shortly thereafter, for cancer patients dying with intractable pain. Dr. Krames was the first Director of Cancer Pain Management at Mt. Zion Hospital from 1983–1987 in San Francisco and has been the Medical Director of the Pacific Pain Treatment Centers, a private interdisciplinary practice of pain medicine in San Francisco since then. Pacific Pain Treatment Centers, with offices in Concord and San Francisco, California is a clinical care center of excellence and a teaching center for fellows in pain medicine, accredited by American Board of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Krames is Board certified in Anesthesiology, credentialled by the American Board of Anesthesiology in the subspecialty of Pain Management, and is a Diplomat in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Krames presently serves on the board of the National Pain Foundation as co–founder and co–chairperson and the boards of the International Neuromodulation Society and the North American Neuromodulation Society. He has served on the Boards of the, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and the World Institute of Pain. Dr. Krames is Editor in Chief of Neuromodulation, journal of the International Neuromodulation Society and the official journal of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.

Dr. Krames has been a pioneer in the development of the therapy of intraspinal analgesia and has written extensively on implantable technologies for pain management. Dr. Krames has authored a textbook on pain medicine, titled "the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain: the Use of the "Tools of the Trade," is the author of 7 book chapters in various textbooks, is an author of 51 separate publications, has chaired 14 separate national and international meetings, and he has given more than 300 national and international talks on various topics germaine to pain medicine and neuromodulation.

Hand Surgery

Dr. George Gutierrez has practiced hand surgery in San Francisco for over 25 years. He completed his surgical training in Switzerland and did his hand surgery fellowship at the center for Plastic and Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Hand under the direction of Professor Claude E. Verdan with whom he worked with until 1977. He came to San Francisco in 1981. He is limited to hand surgery and his practice includes nerve problems, arthritis and traumatic injuries.

Anesthesiology

Dr. Levy is a Fellow of the American College of Anesthesia. He has over 20 years of experience in all facets of anesthesia and has particular expertise in cardiovascular anesthesia , which he practiced for 15 years . He completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania as well as a Pain Management and Neuroanesthesia fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Levy also has studied accupuncture in China and obtained a Masters Degree in Health Service Adminstration from the University of San Francisco.

General Orthopaedics

Dr. Renbaum received his education at Johns Hopkins University and graduated from medical school at the University of Maryland. He is board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his residency at a combined program at the U.S. Public Health Service and Tulane University. He has been in practice for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in the Workers’ Compensation arena both in treating and evaluating patients and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Hand Surgery

Dr. Salomon specializes in hand, wrist, and plastic surgery. He received his medical degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School and did his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY City. He is an active volunteer of Operation Rainbow. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Francisco Medical Society, and California Medical Association. He has been in private practice for 20 years.

Hand Surgery

Dr. Sherwood specializes in treating problems of the hand and arm.  Upon graduation from Stanford University, Dr. Sherwood attended medical school at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. Following residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery, he went on to additional specialty training in hand surgery & microsurgery at The University of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Sherwood is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the San Francisco Medical Society, The California Medical Association, and The American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Knee and Shoulder Surgery

Dr. Tse specializes in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Hong Kong. His residency was completed at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Tse has been in general orthopaedic practice since 1981 and also specializes in trauma and total joint replacement of the knee and hip. He provides expert and compassionate medical care to the San Francisco community and is fluent in Mandarin.