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  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 35 years of experience
  • Golden State Orthopedics & Spine 350 John Muir Pkway #100, Brentwood, CA 94513
  • (925) 939-8585

Brief Intro

Dr. Kronick%u2019s practice focuses on complex reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. His areas of expertise include: 1) Primary hip and knee replacement in patients of all ages and conditions 2) Revision hip and knee replacement 3) Total joint replacement in young patients 4) Comprehensive evaluation and management of painful hip and knee replacements 5) Management of bone loss in joint replacement 6) Management of infected joint replacement Dr. Kronick is the only fellowship trained joint replacement surgeon in Walnut Creek, Calif. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has 17-plus years of experience in treating patients. Dr. Kronick%u2019s training and experience make him one of the best joint replacement surgeons in California. Dr. Kronick began practicing orthopedic surgery in 1995 after completing his medical training at the Chicago Medical School and his residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. Following residency, he completed an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the Rush Orthopaedic Institute under the direction of Dr. Wayne G. Paprosky, where he advanced his skills in hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee surgery, and the management of bone loss. He then performed a Biologic Hip Reconstruction Fellowship at Wayne State University under the tutelage of Drs. Jeffrey Mast and Keith Mayo where he refined his skills in the art of osteotomy and internal fixation. Following his education, he joined the faculty at Wayne State University as an assistant professor and was named Teacher of the Year in 2000. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, such as going to swim meets with his two daughters. He also enjoys cycling, hunting and the outdoors.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Wayne State University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences - 1990

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Golden State Orthopedics & Spine
  • 350 John Muir Pkway #100, Brentwood, CA 94513

Specialties Treated

  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Sciatica
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Procedures Performed

  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Wound Care
  • Hip Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Brand New Day
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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