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Dr. Christopher Joseph Coufal, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine 350 John Muir Pkwy Ste 100, Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 939-8585

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Coufal is one of two full-time orthopedic trauma surgeons at Muir Orthopaedic Specialists. He has extensive experience in fracture care, including fractures of the pelvis and accetabulum, and specialized in Ilizarov techniques for the treatment of acute fractures, alunions, non-unions, and correction of angular deformities. He sees both pediatric and adult fracture patients. Dr. Coufal began practicing medicine in 1998. He completed his medical school and orthopedic residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is a fellowship trained orthopedic traumatologist from Henry Ford and Detroit Receiving Hospitals in Michigan. Currently he is a full-time orthopedic trauma surgeon at John Muir Medical Center, the regional trauma center.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Texas Health Science Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston - 1992

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Muir Orthopedic Specialists
350 John Muir Pkwy Ste 100, Brentwood, CA 94513
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

Sciatica
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Rotator cuff syndrome
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteomyelitis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Lateral Epicondylitis

Procedures Performed

Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Knee Arthroscopy
Wound Care
Shoulder Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Contra Costa Health Plan
Brand New Day
UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin
CHAMPVA
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Hometown Health
Tricare
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Partnership HealthPlan of California
Blue Shield of California
Integra
Medicaid
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Aetna
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
Medicare
Anthem Blue Cross
Imperial Health Plan of California
Mutual of Omaha
UPMC Health Plan
Humana
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Cofinity

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99