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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Colin Eakin, MD
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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Eakin graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Childrens Hospital Oakland. Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Eakin has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Chondromalacia, Shoulder Dislocation, Repeated Shoulder Dislocation, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Rotator Cuff Tear, Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Osteophyte among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Eakin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Eakin also speaks French. Dr. Eakin is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Chondromalacia
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Shoulder Dislocation
Meniscus Surgery
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Patellar Disorders
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Chondromalacia
Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Osteophyte
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
ACL Surgery
AC Joint Injury
Osteoarthritis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Shoulder Bursitis
Bursitis
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Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Cervical Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Hip Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Lateral Epicondylitis
Radiculopathy
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Bursitis
Knee Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Sciatica
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Patellar Fracture
Low Back Pain
Tenosynovitis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2. 2 Office
    795 El Camino Real # D, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Jul 15, 2022
Dr. Eakin and his staff explained everything. They also had hand-outs as reminders and procedures. A year has passed, and I am able to use my left arm without pain.
Julie Hanks — Jul 15, 2022
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Colin Eakin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Eakin's profile.

Dr. Eakin frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Chondromalacia, Shoulder Dislocation, Repeated Shoulder Dislocation, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Rotator Cuff Tear, Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Osteophyte. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Colin Eakin, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital Oakland
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA

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