Summary

Dr. Christopher Hamilton is an orthopedic surgeon with 38 years of experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. He earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Hamilton also pursued specialized training in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. He maintains board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Hamilton practices at Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Bakersfield, California, and holds hospital privileges at Adventist Health Simi Valley. His expertise includes treating joint pain, knee problems, and osteoarthritis. He performs various procedures such as arthroscopic surgery for shoulder instability and diagnostic imaging studies. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving Dr. Hamilton an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 38 years of experience
  • 68 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Cli, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

5201 TRUXTUN AVEBAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Compare with Similar Doctors

Christopher D. Hamilton, MD
Dr. Michael Klassen, MD
Dr. Donald V Jagger
Dr. John Robert Pulskamp, MD
Christopher D. Hamilton, MDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Donald V JaggerDr. John Robert Pulskamp, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
4.9 
38 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
BAKERSFIELD , CAMonterey , CABAKERSFIELD , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: The Ohio State University
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher D. Hamilton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Legacy Health
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Providence Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • QualCare - IPA
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Universal American
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Zenith
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Christopher D. Hamilton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christopher D. Hamilton has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Ankle Injuries
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Christopher D. Hamilton holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Cli, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Yale New Haven Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery and Yale-New Haven Hospital in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca in 1988.

NPI Number

Christopher D. Hamilton's NPI number is 1598795130.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christopher Hamilton accepting new patients?
Christopher Hamilton is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Christopher Hamilton's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Christopher Hamilton's office located?
Christopher Hamilton's office is located at 5201 TRUXTUN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93309.
Does Christopher Hamilton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Christopher Hamilton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Christopher Hamilton affiliated with?
Christopher Hamilton is affiliated with Adventist Health Simi Valley.
Does Christopher Hamilton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Christopher Hamilton accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.