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Lerman Joel Lerman

Joel A. Lerman, MD

Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Joel Lerman, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's Northern California and associate professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. An honors graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Lerman practiced at Shriners Children's Houston and was assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine before relocating to Northern California.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Lerman is also licensed by the Medical Board of California, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and Arizona Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Lerman's professional affiliations include the Association of Children's Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinics, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and Scoliosis Research Society.

Pediatric Care

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Board Certifications
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
Education and Training

Medical Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
United States of America
3/1/1992

Internship
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
6/22/1993

Residency
Phoenix Orthopaedic Residency Program
Phoenix, AZ
6/30/1998

Fellowship
Childrens Hospital
Boston, MA
7/1/1999

Academic Positions and Locations

UC Davis Medical Center
Associate Clinical Professor

Leadership and Memberships
  • Member, Association of Children's Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinics
  • Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Member, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and Scoliosis Research Society

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