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Summary
Dr. Gurbir Athwal treats rotator cuff disorder, osteoarthritis, and rotator cuff tears, and performs shoulder instability and arthroscopic surgery procedures. He practices orthopedic surgery in Merced, California.
He completed his residency at UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedics and a fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. He received his medical degree from California Northstate University College of Medicine.
He completed his residency at UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedics and a fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. He received his medical degree from California Northstate University College of Medicine.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Primary Care & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA
315 Mercy Ave Suite 400Merced, CA 95340 Tel: (209) 564-3700
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Merced , CA | Monterey , CA | Atwater , CA | Turlock , CA |
| Med School: California Northstate University College of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gurbir S. Athwal
Medical Specialties
Gurbir S. Athwal has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Gurbir S. Athwal holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Residency
Completed their residency at UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedics.
Medical School
Graduated from California Northstate University College of Medicine.
NPI Number
Gurbir S. Athwal's NPI number is 1992332969.
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