Gurbir S. Athwal, MD

Dr. Gurbir Athwal specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures. He completed his medical education at California Northstate University College of Medicine, followed by his orthopedic residency at UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedics. Dr. Athwal further refined his expertise through a specialized fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship, where he developed particular skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Athwal practices at Dignity Health Medical Group in Merced, California, where he focuses on treating shoulder and joint conditions. He helps patients with rotator cuff disorders and tears, providing both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. His expertise includes arthroscopic surgery techniques, which allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times. Dr. Athwal also specializes in treating shoulder instability …and osteoarthritis, helping patients regain mobility and reduce pain through personalized treatment plans.