What conditions does Dr. Gautam Malhotra treat?

Dr. Malhotra treats hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, including acute trauma such as fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, and sports-related injuries, as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis, tendinitis, and nerve impingement.

Where are Dr. Malhotra's office locations?

Dr. Malhotra sees patients at two Orange County locations: 24331 El Toro Road, Suite 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, and 18785 Brookhurst Street, Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.

Is Dr. Malhotra board certified?

Yes. Dr. Malhotra is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecialty certified in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery.

Does the practice offer onsite imaging and therapy?

Yes. The practice offers onsite digital X-ray, MRI, and physical therapy so patients can receive imaging and treatment in one location.

Conditions Treated

Expertise in managing a wide range of conditions, Dr. Malhotra treats acute trauma, including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, sports-related injuries, as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis, tendinitis and nerve impingement.

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery & Subspecialty Certified in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Meet the Doctor

Gautam Malhotra, MD Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery Surgeon

Q: Where did Dr. Malhotra complete his medical training?

Dr. Malhotra earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed both his orthopedic surgery residency and his Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery fellowship at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Gautam Malhotra is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed both his orthopedic surgery residency and Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery fellowship at the University of Chicago.

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