Dr. Alberto Bolanos, MD
Dr. Alberto Bolanos, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Mateo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and AHMC Seton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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100 S San Mateo Dr Ste 424 San Mateo, CA 94401Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
My philosophy towards medicine is to treat the entire person, not the abnormality found on the x-ray. My professional training includes a fellowship in the surgical treatment of arthritis. I have spent my career focusing on improving the surgical...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Stanford University
Medical School, 1989
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Learn more about medical license public record checkCalifornia Orthopaedic Association, Member
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Effects of Osteoporosis on Callus Formation, 1995
A Simple Technique to Avoid Femoral Component Malpositioning in Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty, 2011
A Comparison of Isokinetic Strength Testing and Gait Analysis in Patients With Posterior Cruciate-Retaining and Substituting Knee Arthroplasties, 1998
Intraarticular Histopathologic Changes Secondary to Local Lead Intoxication in Rabbit Knee Joints, 1995
Local and Systemic Lead Intoxication Secondary to Intraarticular Shotgun Pellet Cured with Arthroscopic Knee Debridement and Chelation Therapy: a Case Report, 1996
Comparison of Two-Point Discrimination and Stereognosis Testing of the Hands in Children with Cerebral Palsy, 1989
Articular Changes Resulting from Implanted Lead Exposure in Rabbit Knees., 1993
Ossifying Lipomas in the Knee, 1992
Retrieval Analysis of Constrained Condylar Tibial Components, 1997
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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