Dr. Laura Alberton, MD
Orthopedist
10710 North Torrey Pines Road LaJolla California, 92037About
Laura Alberton, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports-related injuries of the knee and shoulder. Her clinical interests include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries; knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair
Education and Training
Mayo Foundation Medical School 1994
Florida International University, Miami, FL 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Provider Details
Dr. Laura Alberton, MD's Expert Contributions
Can you fix torn ligaments?
Many ligaments in the leg that have been injured can heal. Physically therapy can help this. When ligaments don’t heal or are unable to heath surgical repair or reconstruction may be necessary READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- AANA
- AAOS
Fellowships
- University California 2000
Fellowships
- USCF Sports Arthroscopy
Professional Society Memberships
- AANA, AAOS, AOSSM, The Forum
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