--- title: "Dr. Rakesh Donthineni | Orthopedist in Oakland, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Rakesh Donthineni, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology, Cancer Surgery, and Spine Surgery in Oakland, CA and Antioch, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rakesh-donthineni-1046241375" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Rakesh Donthineni, M.D. ![Rakesh Donthineni, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/gzVdRsCN7GtsSSCYcXaHOTKscaarW9q6NIIF5xyD9bk/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Rakesh Donthineni, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Orthopedic Oncology - Accepting new patients ## Cancer Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Spine Surgery - Accepting new patients [5700 Telegraph AvenueSuite 100Oakland, CA 94609](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5700+Telegraph+Avenue+Oakland%2C+CA+94609+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rakesh-donthineni-1046241375#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [510-594-9411](tel:+15105949411) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rakesh-donthineni-1046241375#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rakesh-donthineni-1046241375#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rakesh-donthineni-1046241375#provider-services) ## About Dr. Donthineni Languages English Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Wales College of Medicine, UK **Internship:** University of California, San Diego **Residency:** University of California, San Diego **Fellowship:** Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital of Boston, Ospedale Maggiore, Italy ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ## Care locations [5700 Telegraph Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/5700-telegraph-care-center-1043246569) 5700 Telegraph Avenue Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94609 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5700+Telegraph+Avenue+Oakland%2C+CA+94609+US) [510-594-9411](tel:+15105949411) 510-594-2275 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 2350 Country Hills Dr. Suite B Antioch, CA 94509 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2350+Country+Hills+Dr.+Antioch%2C+CA+94509+US) [510-594-9411](tel:+15105949411) 510-594-2275 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Reasons for visit - Orthopedic Oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Back and spine surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine-surgery) ## From Dr. Donthineni [Health Q&A ### Degenerative Disc Disease I'm in my 50s and was recently diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my back. Will the pain get worse as I get older? And is there anything I can do for the pain besides pain medication? Also does this condition ever require surgery? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/degenerative-disc-disease-1051061336) [Health Q&A ### Sciatic Nerve: Irritation and Pain Where exactly is the sciatic nerve? I've had a pain under my right buttocks that runs down the back of my leg to about the knee and hasn't gotten any better in over three weeks. Am I on the right track in suspecting sciatica? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/sciatic-nerve-irritation-pain-1051061069) [Health Q&A ### Spinal Fusion Surgery: Benefits and Risks What are the risks and benefits of lower back fusion surgery? What would you recommend a person try before surgery? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/spinal-fusion-surgery-benefits-risks-1051061119) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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