Dr. Steven Shimoyama M.D.
Orthopedist
12099 W Washington Blvd Suite 300 Los Angeles CA, 90066About
Dr. Steven Shimoyama is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Marina Del Rey, CA. Dr. Shimoyama specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shimoyama tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1981
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
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