Dr. David Contreras, MD
Dr. David Contreras, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and John Muir Medical Center Concord. He is accepting new patients.
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
2625 Shadelands Dr Ste 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94598Make an Appointment
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I perform several hundred successful orthopedic surgeries annually. Your health and quality of orthopedic care are my two top priorities. My patients participate in a carefully performed physical exam, along with the appropriate x-ray or MRI, here...read morebiography
Dr. Contreras, began practicing orthopedic medicine in 1991 after receiving his medical degree and completing his internship and residency at University of California, San Francisco. His ensuing fellowship in orthopedic trauma prepared him for...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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San Francisco General Hospital,
Fellowship Hospital, 1988University Of California, San Francisco
Residency Hospital, 1987University Of California, San Francisco
Internship Hospital, 1983University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1982University Of California At Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1978
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Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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