At Summit Orthopedic Specialists (formerly Northern California Orthopedic Centers), no orthopedic problem is too complex or too simple for us to handle. We are known throughout the region as a leader in comprehensive, patient-centered orthopedic services including cartilage restoration, joint replacement, pediatrics, sports medicine, and trauma.
Our team of board certified and board eligible physicians utilizes the latest medical knowledge and the most advanced techniques to provide you with the best care possible. And we offer same day appointments, so accessing care is extremely convenient. After your diagnosis and treatment, our physicians and support team work closely with you throughout the healing process to ensure the fastest and most complete recovery possible.
The final result is coordinated, individualized care and a smooth return to your normal activities. Summit is committed to providing outstanding orthopedic care for our patients.
Backed by the precision of robotic technology, MAKOplasty® offers orthopedic surgeons an option to total knee replacement, which is generally reserved for severe cases of osteoarthritis. Individuals with more limited joint damage can be successfully treated with partial knee resurfacing and benefit from the resulting rapid recovery and a faster return to daily activities.
Read More »Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that orthopedic surgeons at Summit Orthopedic Specialists use to see, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Summit offers the area’s only hip arthroscopy program and also performs other arthroscopic surgery procedures, including shoulder, knee and ankle.
Read More »Outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is now being performed in select centers on select patients who are healthy enough to be candidates for this pathway. These surgeries can be done at an ambulatory surgery center. Summit Orthopedics was the first group in the Sacramento area to offer this type of service to patients.
Read More »Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Sasaura has been Savings Lifestyles of patients of all ages since joining Summit Orthopedic Specialists in 2002. Now the President of our group, Dr. Sasaura enjoys all aspects of joint replacements and revisions. This now includes outpatient total joints which require no overnight in a hospital.
Read More » Meet the rest of the team