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Home to some of the world’s leading bone, joint, and muscle experts, Southern California Orthopedic Institute is frequently featured in the news. We encourage you to check this page often to see our updates, news, and events as your premier source for orthopedic care and education.

At Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we proudly offer world-class, specialized diagnostics and treatment for the foot and ankle; back, neck and spine; elbow and shoulder; hand and wrist; and hip and knee throughout Southern California in Van Nuys, Bakersfield, Valencia, Simi Valley, Westlake, Beverly Hills, and Porter Ranch.

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Dr. Ferkel Featured in Becker's Orthopedic Review As the Orthopedic Surgeon to Know!

SCOI's own orthopedic surgeon Richard Ferkel, MD was recently featured as the "Orthopedic Surgeon to Know" in Becker's Orthopedic Review in early October. Dr. Richard Ferkel has had quite the busy year and we are all so proud of all of his accomplishments!

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Dr. Ferkel and New MLB Hall of Famer, Frank Thomas

We are very honored to extend a special congratulations to Frank Thomas on being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame! Frank Thomas was a patient of our very own, Dr. Richard Ferkel, and he had some very kind things to say. Transcript - "But I have to say one special thank you to Dr. Richard Ferkel. Yes, Dr. Ferkel...

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Dr. Christopher Hamilton on the Roadrunner Rundown

Dr. Christopher Hamilton, the primary orthopedic doctor for the Bakersfield Condors hockey team, CSU Bakersfield, and several high schools, was a guest on the Bakersfield University's Roadrunner Rundown in April. [embed]https://youtu.be/iD_Msc-eIbo[/embed]

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Dr. Christopher Hamilton Discusses Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery for Joint Replacement with Dignity Health

In this podcast, Dr. Christopher Hamilton shares information about the use of the Mako robotic arm in joint replacement surgery. Click here to listen to the full podcast.

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Bakersfield Native, Dr. Jarrad Merriman, Discusses Hip Arthroscopy on Dignity Health

In this podcast, Bakersfield native, Dr. Jarrad Merriman, discusses hip arthroscopy. Click here to listen to the full podcast.

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