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Colin L. Eakin, M.D.
4.7 /5
581 surveys
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Colin L. Eakin, M.D.

(650) 853-2943
Palo Alto Center 795 El Camino Real Clark Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting new patients

Sports Medicine

Accepting new patients

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Professional Interests

Orthopedic Surgery

  • ACL joint pathology, ACL reconstruction, Ankle ligament reconstruction, Ankle reconstruction, Ankle tendon repair, Biologic joint reconstruction, Biologic resurfacing, Cartilage implantation and transfer, Cartilage restoration and repair, Chondral injuries, Complex fractures of the elbow

  • Complex fractures of the forearm, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow ligament repair, Elbow replacement, Elbow surgery, Elbow tendon repair, Ganglion cyst removal, Hip tendon repair, Impingement syndrome, Instability/dislocation/labral injuries, Joint infection, Knee arthroscopy, Knee ligament repair, Knee problems, Knee replacement, Knee surgery, Knee tendon repair, Meniscus allograft, Meniscus repair, Microfracture surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Osteochondral allografts, Osteochondral defects, Osteotomy, PCL reconstruction, Periarticular fractures, Peripheral nerve surgery, Posterolateral corner injuries, Radial head replacement, Reconstruction of posterolateral corner injuries, Reconstructive surgery, Reverse shoulder replacement, Rotator cuff repair, Shoulder arthroscopy, Shoulder labrum repair, Shoulder ligament repair, Shoulder replacement, Shoulder resurfacing, Shoulder surgery, Shoulder tendon repair, SLAP injuries, Sports medicine, Tendinitis, Trauma, Ulnar shortening osteotomy
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Affiliations

Hospital Affiliations

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Medical Affiliations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

-  Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Sutter Medical Network

Practice Locations

View Map of 795 El Camino Real,Palo Alto,CA,94301
Address:
Palo Alto Center795 El Camino Real Clark Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 853-2943

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

Stanford University, CA; University of California, San Francisco

Residency:

University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

Internship:

University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

Fellowship:

Sports Medicine, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, CO

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Spanish

Practice Information

Awards
Dr. Eakin was recently awarded the prestigious subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has been an annual recipient of San Jose Magazine's coveted Top Doctors awards, as chosen by their peers.

Additional Information

Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine - charter member; former professional team physician in MLB - SF Giants and MLS - Earthquakes; former collegiate team physician - Stanford Men's Basketball

Community Activities

Dr. Eakin volunteers with Mercy Ships in Latin America.

Personal Interests

Dr. Eakin enjoys windsurfing, basketball, tennis, skiing and golf.

Philosophy of Care

To combine state-of-the-art knowledge and superb technical skill with genuine compassion, such that patients are cured when possible, routinely provided with relief, and always cared for in a comforting manner.

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