Stephen Schelkun, Orthopedist
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Stephen Schelkun

Orthopedist

800 Pomona Ave. Coronado , 92118

About

Dr. Stephen Schelkun is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Coronado, . Dr. Schelkun specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schelkun 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

Ohio State University

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Awards

  • Bohs Award Kaiser Foundation, 2006   

Internships

  • Ohio State University

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and perseverance

Hobbies / Sports

  • Sailing, travel, photography

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Stephen Schelkun's Practice location

800 Pomona Ave. -
Coronado, 92118
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New patients: 619-435-2968

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