Chris S. Pallia, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder disorders.
Based in La Jolla and Coronado, California, he is dedicated to helping patients find relief from pain and restoring function through both non-surgical treatments and advanced surgical techniques for injuries and conditions affecting joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Dr. Pallia takes a personalized approach with every patient, recognizing each concern as unique and important. His background in bioengineering from UC San Diego gives him a deep appreciation for the structure and function of the human body, while his medical training at UCLA exposed him to leading innovators in modern medicine.
Meet Dr. Pallia
In addition to his board certification in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Pallia holds subspecialty certification in arthroscopy and sports medicine. This advanced training allows him to provide expert care for injured and degenerative joints, including the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow.
With a strong interest in joint preservation, Dr. Pallia utilizes the latest techniques to help patients avoid joint replacement whenever possible. His expertise includes biologic resurfacing with cartilage cells, joint realignment, and bone fortification for arthritis-related stress reactions. He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, continually updating his skills and adopting state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal outcomes.
Driven by a passion for helping his patients return to active, fulfilling lives, Dr. Pallia finds great satisfaction in seeing them achieve their goals. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, as well as hiking, mountain biking, and inventing.
