Chris S. Pallia, MD

Dr. Pallia approaches every patient as an individual and looks at every problem as important. He earned a degree in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, which has given him a unique appreciation of the structure and function of the human body. He was exposed to the top minds and thought leaders in medicine while studying Medicine at UCLA.

After becoming board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Pallia‘s sub-specialty training and board certification in arthroscopy and sports medicine have provided him with the tools to optimally care for injured and degenerative joints (knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow).

Dr. Pallia has taken a keen interest in knee joint preservation, using the latest techniques to avoid joint replacement, such as biologic resurfacing with cartilage cells, joint realignment, and even bone fortification for stress reaction due to arthritis. He holds himself to the highest standards and treats everyone with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. Continually acquiring new knowledge and skills, Dr. Pallia uses all the latest techniques and equipment. He finds joy in helping all of his patients achieve their goals in life.

Practices at

Board Certifications

• › American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
• › American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

• › Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Education

• › University of California, Los Angeles, 1995 - MD
• › University of California, San Diego, 1991 - BS

Associated Doctors