Andrew Haskell, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery (board
certified), reconstructive surgery, and sports medicine (board certified). He practices
in PAMF's Palo Alto and San Carlos offices. He is Assistant Clinical Professor,
University of California San Francisco, and is involved with American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, San Francisco Veterans Affairs
Hospital, and California Orthopaedic Association.
His goal
as an orthopedic surgeon is to relieve musculoskeletal pain and improve function to
allow patients to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. This involves treating
recent injuries and fractures, diagnosing and treating chronic problems, and revising
problems created by other surgeries. He uses a team approach with physician assistants,
nurses, orthotists, and physical therapists to meet these goals. Many problems can
be diagnosed by taking a careful history and physical exam. When appropriate, imaging
is obtained, ranging from x-ray to MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, or nuclear scans. Conservative
treatment is often the first step, including options such as physical therapy and
home exercises, bracing or shoe modifications, and sometimes injections.
Sutter Health Research Enterprise
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
(650) 853-2951
haskela@sutterhealth.org