Chris S. Pallia, M.D. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Sports MedicineDr. Chris S. Pallia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine. He combines expertise in bioengineering, orthopedic surgery, and fellowship-level sports medicine care to provide comprehensive treatment for joint, muscle, and sports-related injuries. Dedicated to restoring mobility and active lifestyles, Dr. Pallia helps patients recover faster and return to the activities they love.
- Personalized surgical and non-surgical care for the active individual
- Expertise in ligament & tendon repair, joint injuries, evaluation of chronic pain
- In-person orthopedic care in Coronado and San Diego
- Work injury care, medical-legal opinions, and expert testimony
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006-2036
- Subspeciality Certification in Sports Medicine Surgery, 2007-2036
Undergraduate Degree
- University of California at San Diego, San Diego
- Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering 1991
Medical School
- University of California at Los Angeles, Westwood, CA
- Doctor Of Medicine 1995
Internship
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA General Surgery 1996
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Orthopaedic Surgery 2001
Sports Medicine Fellowship
- Oasis Sports Medical Group, San Diego, CA (San Diego Chargers)
- Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine 2002
Certifications
- Styker MAKO certified (Robotic Partial Knee, Total Knee and Hip Surgery)
- Biomet Oxford Unicompartmental Arthroplasty FDA Certification
- Genzyme Autologous Cartilage Implantation Technique, MACI
Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- California Orthopaedic Association
- San Diego Orthopaedic Society
Publications
- Pallia CS. The PC Knot: A Secure and Satisfying Arthroscopic Slip Knot. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 19, 5:558-560, 2003.
- Pallia CS, Scott RE, Chao DJ. Traumatic Hip Dislocations in Athletes. Current Sports Medicine Reports 6:1, 2002.
- Chao DJ, Pallia CS, David TS, Cawley P, Young S. Femoral Tunnel Placement in Endoscopic ACL Reconstruction: A Comparison of Transtibial Drilling Versus the Medial Portal Technique. Nominated for the Richard O’Connor Award from AANA.
- Contributed to McKellop et al., In Vivo Wear of 3 Types of Metal on Metal Hip Prostheses During 2 Decades of Use, CORR 329S, pg 128-140, 1996
- Pallia C, Living Inside, Tomorrow's Dream, The National Library of Poetry, 1995.
- Carrier G., Fendell F., Chen K., Pallia C., Evaluating a Simple Model for Laminar Flame Propagation Rate: I. Planar Geometry, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 79, N4-6:206-27, 1991.
Medical-Legal Evaluations
- Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California
- Agreed Medical Evaluations
- Independent Medical Evaluations
- Second Opinions
- Expert Opinions and Testimony