About Christine Kohler-Ekstrand, MD

Board certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,

Education

Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Biology 1987-1990
Medical
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, M.D., Doctor of Medicine 1991-1995
Internship
Albert Einstein Affil. Hospital/ Montefiore in New York, General Surgery 1995-1996
Residency
Albert Einstein Affil. Hospital/ Montefiore in New York, Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery 1996-2000
Fellowship
University of California Los Angeles, Fellowship, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery 2000-2001

Hospital/academic affiliations

Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Hospital | Flower Street, b/w 23rd and Adams Blvd.
  • University of California Los Angeles | Westwood Blvd. north of Leconte

Society memberships

National Society Memberships
  • American Medical Association
State Society Memberships
  • State Medical Society
  • State Orthopaedic Society
Specialty Society Memberships
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Association
Additional Society Memberships
  • Los Angeles Medical Association

Achievements

Dr. Kohler-Ekstrand has been awarded the "Top Surgeon" award in Orthopedic Surgery in 2007 and 2008. Also she has been the recipient of the "Woman of the Year Award" for Orthopedic Surgery achievements in 2007 and 2008. Congratulations!

Community activities

Dr. Kohler-Ekstrand is involved with cutting edge research for the treatment of ligament tears. "One of my Olympic equestrian athletes has been able to avoid surgery to her elbow from a unique new procedure using the patients own plasma, which is a blood product", she notes with a glow on her face. She further adds: "This is a non-surgical way to help the body heal partial tears of tendons at different locations". Dr. Kohler-Ekstrand works a lot with patients on prevention of injuries and rehabilitation if needed. "When all else fails surgery may be needed but the good news is most can be performed low invasive with arthroscopic surgery", continues Dr. Kohler-Ekstrand.

Contact Information

University Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery 100 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 440 1st left after LeConte Ave. going north on Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90095 View map Phone (310) 824-7500 Fax (310) 824-7600

Other staff in my practice

Sandy keeps the office running smoothly and will make every effort to resolve any problems which may occur. She is the assistant to Dr. Ekstrand as well as being in charge of billing and collections.
The office has been upgraded to electronic charting. This will make your doctor's visit easier all around. New patients can download the required paperwork on this website and fax it back to the office. This will allow the first visit to be smoother and more expedient. Return patients can contact the office by phone and now also by e-mail: usmos@hotmail.com. This e-mail will be checked daily and responses sent promptly.

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