Dr. Edward G. Stokes, MD
Orthopedist
275 W San Bernardino Rd, Covina CA, 91723About
Edward G. Stokes, MD, is a orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Edward G. Stokes Orthopedics in Glendale, California. He also serves at Upland Physical Therapy: Edward G. Stokes MD in Covina, California and Edward G. Stokes MD in Long Beach and San Bernardino, California. Dr. Stokes additionally holds hospital appointments at Riverside Community Hospital, and Riverside Community Hospital, among others. Dr. Stokes features an impressive professional journey spanning over 43 years of diversified experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. As an orthopedic surgeon with his own private practice, Dr. Stokes diagnoses and treats ailments affecting muscles, bones, and joints as well as degenerative diseases, tumors, infections, and birth defects.
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Education and Training
SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking- He Has Lectured in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Russia, Shanghai, China, Japan and France. -
Professional Memberships
- California Orthopaedic Association
Internships
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Fellowships
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- He had many friends and colleagues who were supportive and encouraging- he was a minority orthopedic surgeon when he started his career.
Hobbies / Sports
- Sailing, Traveling
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Edward G. Stokes, who serves patients in San Bernardino, California.
Edward G. Stokes, MD, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Edward G. Stokes Orthopedics in Glendale, California. He also serves at Upland Physical Therapy: Edward G. Stokes MD in Covina, California and Edward G. Stokes MD in Long Beach and San Bernardino, California.
Dr. Stokes additionally holds hospital appointments at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Inglewood, California, and Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California.
Dr. Stokes features an impressive professional journey spanning over 43 years of diversified experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
As an orthopedic surgeon with his own private practice, Dr. Stokes diagnoses and treats ailments affecting muscles, bones, and joints as well as degenerative diseases, tumors, infections, and birth defects.
As a result of his outstanding performance in the field of orthopedic surgery, The International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) has selected Edward G. Stokes, MD, to be featured in the premier publication of The Leading Physicians of the World
Edward G. Stokes, MD, attended The State University of New York and was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1972. He served his residency and fellowship training at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Stokes received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Over the years, he has lectured in Moscow and St. Petersburg (Russia), Shanghai (China), Japan, and France.
He maintains an active professional membership with the California Orthopaedic Association, which allows him to remain at the forefront of his specialty. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Stokes completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at Howard University (1968).
He feels that he owes his success to having had many friends and colleagues who were supportive and encouraging. He was a minority orthopedic surgeon when he started his career.
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