Dr. Kenneth I. Light, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon serving patients at his private practice. He has an office in San Leandro, California. Dr. Light earned his undergraduate and medical degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of California (UC), San Diego, and his residency in general surgery at UC San Francisco. Upon graduation, Dr. Light served as an orthopedic surgery resident at several hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland. He then pursued his fellowship in spinal surgery with Edward H. Simmons, MD, at the State University of New York at Buffalo. At his Dr. Kenneth I. Light, MD, he offers a variety of services such as spinal fusion, failed low back surgery, disc replacement arthroplasty, and medical legal consultations. He is experienced in treating many conditions, including herniated discs, low back pain, and neck pain. He is currently the founder of the San Francisco Spine Center and president of the Simmons Surgical Society. In addition, Dr. Light holds hospital affiliations at O'Connor Hospital, St. Rose Hospital, Kindred Hospital and Chapman Hospital Orange County. Dr. Light is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the Leroy Abbott Society, Simmons Surgical Society, San Francisco Marin Medical Society, and American Medical Association.
Douglas J. Abeles MD & Associates in Castro Valley, California, provides specialty services in sports medicine, spinal surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Abeles has compiled a team of caregivers attuned to patient care, providing access to a multitude of specialties, including joint replacement, neurology, physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, all of which complement orthopaedic care. The practice sees patients from age eight and up, anyone with an orthopaedic issue, such as sports and work injuries, as well as injuries sustained in automobile and other accidents. Dr. Abeles specializes in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgical techniques, repairing damage to shoulders, knees, spine, hips, and ankles. Though he still performs conventional surgical techniques when these offer the best outcomes, Dr. Abeles prefers leading-edge techniques. Tiny incisions and minimal tissue impact assure the fastest recovery time for his patients. Because many of his patients are physically active and are involved in physical labor and various sports activities, Dr. Abeles is aware of their need to return to previous performance levels, and he tailors his approach to meet this criterion whenever possible. His reputation brings in patients from throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
