Dr. Dr. Deniz Baysal, MD, FRCSC

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deniz Baysal, who serves patients in California.

A top professional in the field of orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Baysal is in practice with University Orthopaedic Associates in Clovis, California. He specializes in complex fractures, minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques, as well as hip, knee, and shoulder replacements and revisions.

Holding an academic title, he serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor for UCSF in the UCSF Fresno Orthopaedic Surgery Department. As such, he instructs physicians in the operating room on trauma and joint replacements.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Baysal graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Calgary. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at University of Alberta in 1998. 

Furthering his training, he completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Alberta. Thereafter, he finished his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma and reconstruction at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.

Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Baysal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC). He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Holding a license to practice medicine in California, he is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

In addition to having been published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Dr. Baysal has spoken at events hosted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Among his various accolades include Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2012), Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2012), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

An avid hockey fan, Dr. Baysal also enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and downhill skiing. He was a sailing instructor for seven years in Calgary, Canada. 

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