Dave M. Atkin, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at San Francisco-based Soma Orthopedics.
Dr. Atkin is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in arthroscopy, sports medicine and joint replacement. He is heavily involved in medical volunteering and has led volunteer medical teams to the Philippines, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Caribbean. He currently serves as president of Operation Rainbow, an organization providing free medical and surgical care to children around the world who don't have access to high-quality healthcare.
Dr. Atkin obtained his medical degree at UCLA before interning and completing a residency at UCSF. He then underwent a fellowship at Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Foundation Hospital.
More articles on orthopedics:
Prevea Health welcomes Dr. Joseph McCormick — 4 details
Pediatric Task Force committee adds Dr. Steve Schexnayder — 5 key notes
Orthopedic surgeon to know: Dr. David Anderson of Twin Cities Orthopedics