Dr. David Lee Skaggs

Master's in Medical Management, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery, B.A., Neuroscience/Psychology, Medical Education, Residency in General Surgery, Fellowship in Pediatric Fellowship

Orthopedic surgeon

Orthopedist(Unverified)

37 years experience overall

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About Dr. David Lee Skaggs

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services

Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Kyphosis
Back Pain Treatment
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Herniated Disc Surgery
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Radiculopathy Treatment
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Common Questions
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Why do patients visit Dr. David Lee Skaggs?
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Patients frequently visit Dr. David Lee Skaggs for Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone, Kyphosis, Back Pain Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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What is Dr. David Lee Skaggs's education qualification?
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Dr. David Lee Skaggs has the following qualifications - Master's in Medical Management, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery, B.A., Neuroscience/Psychology, Medical Education, Residency in General Surgery, Fellowship in Pediatric Fellowship, Medical School, Residency, Medical School, Fellowship.
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What does Dr. David Lee Skaggs specialises in ?
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Dr. David Lee Skaggs specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist.
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How many years of experience does Dr. David Lee Skaggs have?
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Dr. David Lee Skaggs has an overall experience of 37 years. View where has Dr. David Lee Skaggs practiced in the past.
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Who is Dr. David Lee Skaggs?
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Dr. David Lee Skaggs is a Orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedist and has an experience of 37 years in these fields. He completed Medical School from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989,Residency from New York Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center in 1994 and Medical School from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. He is a member of Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America,Orthopedics This Week "Top U.S. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons" and American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone,Kyphosis,Back Pain Treatment,Lumbar Spine Fracture and Musculoskeletal Function Test etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Other Information

Specializations

Orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedist

Education

Master's in Medical Management - The University Of Southern California, 2006
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1995
Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1990
B.A., Neuroscience/Psychology - Amherst College, 1985
Medical Education - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1989
Residency in General Surgery - Columbia University Columbia University, 1994
Fellowship in Pediatric Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1995
Medical School - Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1989
Residency - New York Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center, 1994
Medical School - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1989
Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1995

Awards and Recognitions

Best PaperInternational Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis, 2013
First Place, Best Abstract and Poster Award
Best Paper3rd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine
Best Poster4th Annual International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine
Best DoctorsPasadena Magazine
Best Spine PosterGalveston Fixation in Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Marc A. Asher Clinical Scientific Paper Award
Traveling Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
Best Resident Paper
First Place Resident Research Award
Young Investigator Award
Best Resident Research Award
Second Place Resident Research Award
Third Place Outstanding Poster Award
Rosamond Kane Award
Sandoz Award
Verapoh Yerapeh (“…and he shall heal.”) award, Bikur Cholim, Los Angeles, CA.
Best Spine Poster, Galveston Fixation in Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Best Pediatric Paper, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Young Investigator Award
First Place, Best Abstract and Poster Award, Ten Percent of Patients with AIS Have an Abnormal Number of Thoracic or Lumbar Vertebrae
Best Paper, “Law of Diminishing Returns”
Best Paper, International Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis
Top 17 U.S. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons
Top 17 U.S Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons
Top Doctors:Southern California
Top Doctors in America
Top MD
Robert N. Hensinger Clinical Scientific Paper Award
Orthopedics This Week "Top U.S. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons"

Memberships

Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
Orthopedics This Week "Top U.S. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons"
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Registrations

G79770 Medical Board of California
1245333061 National Provider Identifier (NPI)