Summary

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of pediatric and adult sports injuries. He brings comprehensive training from UC Berkeley, UC Irvine School of Medicine, and residency at Los Angeles General Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. During his fellowship, he served as an Assistant NBA Team Physician for the Utah Jazz and Assistant Team Physician for the University of Utah Utes, providing elite-level sports medicine experience that informs his patient care.

Dr. Ihn provides expert care in areas including...

  • Sports Medicine
  • ACL, PCL, Rotator Cuff, and Hamstring Tears
  • Fractures
  • Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Pain
  • Joint Preservation
  • Shoulder Instability

As a joint preservation specialist, Dr. Ihn prioritizes personalized, evidence-based care, starting with non-surgical therapies and using precision minimally invasive arthroscopy and advanced reconstructive techniques to relieve pain, restore function, and help patients return to sport. A published researcher in biomechanics, femoroacetabular impingement, ligamentous injury, and rotator cuff management, Dr. Ihn works with a dedicated practice team to deliver compassionate, outcomes-focused care

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Office Locations

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn has 2 locations

Desert Orthopedic Center

39000 Bob Hope Dr Harry & Diane Rinker BuildingRancho Mirage, CA 92270

Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center

45280 Seeley DrLa Quinta, CA 92253
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 3:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Utah Health Sciences
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hansel E. Ihn

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Desert Oasis
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • ACL Tears
  • Arthroscopy
  • Joint Preservation
  • Non-Surgical Options
  • Sprains and Strains

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Utah Health Sciences

Internship

Keck School of Medicine of USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 2017

University

University of California, Berkeley

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Where is Dr. Hansel E. Ihn's office located?
Dr. Hansel E. Ihn's office is located at 39000 Bob Hope Dr Harry & Diane Rinker Building, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270.
What languages does Dr. Hansel E. Ihn speak?
Dr. Hansel E. Ihn speaks English.

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