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“I was an athlete in college and wanted to go into medicine so I could take care of other athletes and return them to their sports in better health. My goal is to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle for life.”
Dr. Blatz was trained at Brown University where he earned his BA in biology, then Colgate University for his MA in chemistry and Upstate Medical in Syracuse for his MD. His orthopedic surgery training was at Tulane and his sports medicine training was with Dr. Jack Hughston, founder of the Hughston Clinic and Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Blatz is a highly respected, board-certified sports medicine-trained orthopedic surgeon at Pacific Regenerative and Interventional Medicine in San Jose, CA. He is a past chairman of the Sports Medicine Committee of the Santa Clara County Medical Society, past team physician of the San Jose Earthquakes Professional Soccer Team, orthopedic surgeon of the FC Gold Pride Women’s Professional Soccer Team and has a professional affiliation with Silicon Valley Sports Medicine Associates. In his spare time, Dr. Blatz enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, sons and four grandchildren.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Board-Certified: Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Certifications in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery) Fellow: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA MD: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Associate Professor: O’Connor Sports Medicine, Stanford Medical School, San Jose, CA Member: International Arthroscopy Society, International Knee Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Society of Sports Medicine Past Director: Sports Medicine Education Program for Central Coast Section CA, Interscholastic Federation
TEAM AFFILIATIONS
Orthopedic Consultant: F.C. Gold Pride Professional Soccer Team, US Men’s National Soccer Team, Mixed Martial Arts Competition Team Physician: Archbishop Mitty High School Former Team Physician: US National Swim Team, San Jose Earthquakes, Olympic Festival
Dr. Samir Sharma is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. He currently practices at South Bay Orthopedic and Sports Medicine with his wife, Dr. Kavita Sharma, and a talented team of medical professionals in Campbell, California.
After being raised in Michigan, Dr. Sharma moved to Miami where he was accepted to the honors accelerated medical program at the University of Miami, Florida. He moved back to Michigan to attend the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, where he graduated with a top of the class distinction. During his orthopedic surgery residency there, he worked under Dr. Robert Teitge, a team physician for the Detroit Pistons.
Dr. Sharma completed a sports medicine externship at the University of Pittsburgh under Christopher Harner and Freddie Fu, before finishing his residency at the Detroit Medical Center. He concluded a fellowship at Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Carson City, Nevada, working alongside team physicians for the US Ski and Snowboarding team.
Active in his field, Dr. Sharma is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the California Orthopedic Association, the California Medical Association, and the Santa Clara County Medical Association.
In 2014 and 2015, Dr. Sharma was also the head team physician for the San Jose Sabercats — several of the skilled players he operated on led the team to the 2015 Arena Bowl Championship. Dr. Sharma has also been affiliated with Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California, since 2009.
Dr. Sharma is the proud father of two and enjoys spending time with his family when he isn’t assisting patients. He encourages and supports patients in pursuing good health, healing, and recovery through maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle in all phases of their lives.
“I like the new facility, I met with both Doctor's, Samir and Kavita, Both seemed much happier and relaxed compared to when I last saw them at the old facility.
It's been a few years since I had seen Doctor Samir, He had perform the much needed surgery on my knee. All went well, there were minor issues but nothing that wasn't expected (as discussed). One of the issues had come back and treatment was done immediately.
Thank you Doctor Sharma.”
Dr. Samir Sharma, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
333 O'Connor Drive
San Jose, CA 95128
4.81(113)
5.0
(10)
Dr. Daniel Haber, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon 6.2 mi
Daniel Haber, MD, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Daniel Haber MD in Campbell, California, earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Idaho. He obtained his medical degree through the University of Utah School of Medicine, and followed up with an internship in emergency medicine at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Haber did his residency in orthopedics at Stanford University and completed a fellowship at Southern California Center for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Haber is a Candidate Member of the American Orthopedic Society. He is published in leading orthopedic journals and is board certified in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Haber’s passion for sports medicine led to his role as the sports team physician at San Jose State, where he provides care for the school’s elite Division 1 athletes. Dr. Haber uses the same innovative orthopedic techniques with his regular patients as he does with his collegiate players.
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Michael F. Dillingham, MD, brings over 30 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and physical rehabilitation to Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in Daly City and Atherton, California, serving patients throughout San Mateo County and the San Francisco Bay area.
Dr. Dillingham began his professional career as a team physician for the San Francisco Forty-Niners of the National Football League. After 25 years and four Super Bowls, Dr. Dillingham joined the San Francisco Giants and served as their team physician through three World Series.
While working as a team physician, Dr. Dillingham also co-founded the Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates (SOAR) in San Jose and San Francisco. There, he pioneered the multidisciplinary musculoskeletal group, both in concept and execution, rendering patient care via a true team concept. Dr. Dillingham has also served as the medical director at Stanford Sports Medicine and held the same position at Santa Clara University Athletics.
Dr. Dillingham treats all types of sports-related issues but primarily focuses on those affecting the knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. His background as a team physician in professional, collegiate, and Olympic settings ensures patients receive access to cutting-edge, rehabilitative treatments, and education that can change their lives.
Whenever possible, Dr. Dillingham recommends minimally invasive measures of care. He regularly develops treatment plans for men and women based on their unique lifestyle, health status, and age. Dr. Dillingham offers traditional treatments including physical therapy, as well as state-of-the-art surgical techniques including limb realignment and biologic resurfacing.
When he isn’t spending time with patients, you can find Dr. Dillingham training the next generation of orthopedic specialists. He recently completed 25 years as medical director of the SOAR sports medicine accredited fellowship.
Dr. Dillingham welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality, orthopedic care to Peninsula Orthopedic Associates.
Dr. A. Shabi Khan is an arthroscopic specialist at Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, helping patients in Daly City, California, address a wide range of issues, including knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle problems. Through his in-depth understanding of the musculoskeletal system and extensive training in arthroscopy, Dr. Khan’s goal is to restore pain-free movement to his patients.
Dr. Khan received his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Berkeley and earned his medical degree at the University of California at San Francisco in 1995. He trained in orthopedic surgery and received his specialist training at Stanford University Hospital in Stanford, California. He subspecialized in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Diseases.
His affiliations in the past include the New York Mets, U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Currently, he has several consulting roles, including with San Francisco State University, City College of San Francisco, and Skyline College in San Bruno, California. Lastly, he consults for many amateur league sports teams in the Bay Area.
Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery as a medical science are constantly evolving with sophisticated technology, progressive techniques, and exciting new frontiers. In a continuing effort to keep abreast of these new developments, Dr. Khan regularly attends national and international meetings, where he participates in workshops with colleagues and other specialists. This professional exchange of information ensures that his services are the most up-to-date.
“Staff is always so pleasant and understanding. They always explain everything thoroughly and give options. I've had a few surgeries and other back issues taken care of and have always felt great about my treatment and care. Thank You so much!!”
Dr. Aman Khan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
1850 Sullivan Avenue
Suite 330
Daly City, CA 94015
5.0(5)
Dr. Leslie Kim, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 43.4 mi
1850 Sullivan Avenue
Suite 330
Daly City, CA 94015
Dr. Leslie Kim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialization in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. Dr. Kim brings a special interest in sports medicine, workers’ compensation, forensic (medico-legal) orthopedics, and health care innovation to Peninsula Orthopedic Associates to help his patients in Daly City, California, lead healthy, active lives.
Dr. Kim graduated from Stanford University in Stanford, California, in 1974 and Stanford Medical School in 1978. He had completed a general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, by 1983. He also received post-graduate fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery, orthopedic trauma, in Munich and in reconstructive surgery at Scripps Clinic in San Diego.
Following his formal training, Dr. Kim gained additional experience while working at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and serving as a local college team physician. He also gained working knowledge of the workers’ compensation system as the medical director of a large statewide medical group.
Currently, Dr. Kim is the chair of the orthopedic surgery department at Mills-Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, California, and on staff at Seton Medical Center in Daly City. Physician colleagues have elected him president of the California Orthopaedic Association, president of the San Mateo County Medical Association, a trustee on the Board of the California Medical Association, and Executive Committee member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Councilors.
Outside of his work, Dr. Kim is a sports fitness and physical conditioning enthusiast who has participated in competitive triathlons and marathons. Having been born and raised in Hawaii, he enjoys a variety of water sports and outdoor activities, ranging from sailing and diving to skiing and trekking in the Himalayas.
Dr. Victoria Barber is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and joined Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in Daly City, California, in 1996. Her interest in musculoskeletal injuries and diseases developed naturally through her participation in high school and collegiate athletics. Given her own athletic pursuits, Dr. Barber has an empathetic understanding of the impact musculoskeletal trauma and degenerative diseases have on her patients’ lives.
Dr. Barber is a 1986 graduate of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and a 1990 graduate of Yale University School of Medicine. Prior to heading west, Dr. Barber completed her surgical internship at George Washington University in Washington. Between 1992 and 1996, she completed her residency training at the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. In addition to the four-year residency program, Dr. Barber completed a year-long research fellowship at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco.
Dr. Barber is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the American Medical Association, and she’s also a California Workers’ Compensation doctor.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Barber frequently participates in research projects and has presented at national conferences. Through her ongoing education, Dr. Barber is able to return her patients to their highest possible level of function using the latest techniques and medicine available.
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Michael F. Dillingham, MD, brings over 30 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and physical rehabilitation to Peninsula Orthopedic Associates in Daly City and Atherton, California, serving patients throughout San Mateo County and the San Francisco Bay area.
Dr. Dillingham began his professional career as a team physician for the San Francisco Forty-Niners of the National Football League. After 25 years and four Super Bowls, Dr. Dillingham joined the San Francisco Giants and served as their team physician through three World Series.
While working as a team physician, Dr. Dillingham also co-founded the Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates (SOAR) in San Jose and San Francisco. There, he pioneered the multidisciplinary musculoskeletal group, both in concept and execution, rendering patient care via a true team concept. Dr. Dillingham has also served as the medical director at Stanford Sports Medicine and held the same position at Santa Clara University Athletics.
Dr. Dillingham treats all types of sports-related issues but primarily focuses on those affecting the knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. His background as a team physician in professional, collegiate, and Olympic settings ensures patients receive access to cutting-edge, rehabilitative treatments, and education that can change their lives.
Whenever possible, Dr. Dillingham recommends minimally invasive measures of care. He regularly develops treatment plans for men and women based on their unique lifestyle, health status, and age. Dr. Dillingham offers traditional treatments including physical therapy, as well as state-of-the-art surgical techniques including limb realignment and biologic resurfacing.
When he isn’t spending time with patients, you can find Dr. Dillingham training the next generation of orthopedic specialists. He recently completed 25 years as medical director of the SOAR sports medicine accredited fellowship.
Dr. Dillingham welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality, orthopedic care to Peninsula Orthopedic Associates.
Dr. Terence Delaney is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Gatos, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including El Camino Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice for more than 25 years.
Dr Delaney is a Stanford University fellowship trained Joint Replacement specialist and sports medicine specialist.
Dr Delaney routinely performs robotic assisted joint replacements as well as routinely performs complex arthroscopic sports procedures.
Michael S. Wall, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at SOAR Spine and Orthopedics in Santa Clara and Redwood City, California.
Dr. Wall specializes in arthroscopy and the treatment of sports-related injuries involving the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Relocating to California, Dr. Wall attended the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine and completed his residency at the UCLA Medical Center.
For his shoulder and sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Wall studied at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and worked with several athletic teams as a team physician. Such programs include the New York Giants football team, DeAnza College athletics, San Jose Giants baseball team, the Stanford University football team, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Dr. Wall is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California, and maintains membership in several professional societies, such as the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Maury Harwood is a talented surgeon serving the diverse communities of South San Jose and Morgan Hill, California at his practice, Harwood Orthopedics. He specializes in all facets of sports medicine, but is especially renowned for his life-changing, minimally-invasive replacement surgeries of the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as, a full scope of sports-related surgeries.
Dr. Harwood earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where he also completed his residency. During his residency, Dr. Harwood served as Chief at New England Boston Hospital, where he honed his skill for joint replacement surgery, among the hospital’s areas of renowned expertise. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship at the University of Colorado, Boulder in sports medicine. During this fellowship, Dr. Harwood received specialized training in arthroscopy, minimally-invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, and sports medicine.
In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, formerly South Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, inc. Dr. Harwood performs surgery out of Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Forest Surgery Center, and Knowles Surgery Center in Los Gatos.
Dr. Harwood is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the California Orthopedic Association, and the Western Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Harwood is a native of Los Angeles and is married to Rachelle Harwood, a San Jose native. They have called the South Valley home for more than two decades and enjoy spending time with their two children, Colton and Macyn.
Dr. George Thabit is a distinguished joint preservation musculoskeletal surgeon, renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for the shoulder, knee, and ankle. With a specialization in cartilage and meniscus transplantation, Dr. Thabit excels in repairing and reconstructing major tendon and ligament injuries, including ACL and rotator cuff injuries, particularly in both elite and aging athletes.
Dr. Thabit is also a leader in non-surgical techniques designed to expedite normal healing and stimulate recovery in slowly or non-healing injuries. His proficiency in advanced, non-operative treatments such as ultrasound-guided PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate), viscosupplementation, and steroid injections helps improve function and enhance surgical outcomes. His focus on regenerative medicine and orthobiologics aims to delay or even avoid the need for joint replacement, aligning with his commitment to state-of-the-art joint preservation.
Previously practicing at SOAR and Silicon Valley Orthopedics, Dr. Thabit brings a wealth of experience in orthopedic sports medicine to his new role. His dedication to patient care and commitment to excellence reflect the core values of our practice. Dr. Thabit will continue to see patients at our Los Gatos and Menlo Park offices, starting September 17, 2024.
Dr. Thabit’s innovative approach and specialized skills offer a valuable addition to our team, promising to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of our practice.
Michael S. Wall, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at SOAR Spine and Orthopedics in Santa Clara and Redwood City, California.
Dr. Wall specializes in arthroscopy and the treatment of sports-related injuries involving the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Relocating to California, Dr. Wall attended the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine and completed his residency at the UCLA Medical Center.
For his shoulder and sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Wall studied at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and worked with several athletic teams as a team physician. Such programs include the New York Giants football team, DeAnza College athletics, San Jose Giants baseball team, the Stanford University football team, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Dr. Wall is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California, and maintains membership in several professional societies, such as the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons.