Dr. Lee J. Piatek | San Luis Obispo, CA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Lee Piatek is an orthopedic surgeon who also specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, bringing a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at Moffitt Hospital University of California. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Piatek has developed extensive expertise in treating bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Piatek practices in San Luis Obispo and Cayucos, California, providing specialized orthopedic and rehabilitation services to patients throughout the region. His dual expertise in both surgical orthopedics and physical medicine allows him to offer patients both operative and non-operative treatment options for their musculoskeletal concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.

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3.9

12 Ratings
53 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks English
Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca
6 written reviews
3 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 office locations
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Time efficient and friendly staff

March 5th, 2015

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If you value your health, stay away from this doctor. He did a sloppy surgery on my daughters leg. She now is permanently disabled.

January 9th, 2015

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The office personnel were cheerful and very nice. Wait time was minimal. The Dr. was very informative and professional, and I felt very confident in his work. Would not hesitate to recommend.

June 5th, 2013

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It has been my pleasure to be a patient of Dr Piatek two times in the past 4 years. He is one of the kindest Doctors I have ever seen. He knows his business & genuinely cares about your condition. Spends the amount of time needed to help you on your road to recovery! I would recommend him to anyone who needs an Orthopedic specialist.

April 25th, 2011

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Extraordinary care and treatment for my torn meniscus - right knee.

January 2nd, 2011

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I saw Dr. Piatek for a subluxation or more commonly known as partial dislocating patella (the knee cap). After reviewing a report from my treating Chiropractor/Acupuncturist he began to shake his head and make derogatory comments about this doctors report. Dr. Piatek then told me that he did not believe in a partially dislocated knee nor did he believe it could be manipulated back into place, he also informed me that he did not believe that the opposing knee would get sore due to over compensation for the displaced knee or that my back on the opposing lower side from the displaced knee would have spasms or pain. I went to this office after being recommended to him by another physician and after talking to his office staff who appeared knowledgeable and both sympathetic to my situation. Dr. Piateks staff stated the understood how the described situation was something that Dr. Piatek could treat and assured me they would be able to deal with the already incompetent workers compensation… insurer I was dealing with. After what has been an extremely frustrating ordeal, I am no closer to a resolution in regards to the instability in my knee or the pain it causes. I went home and googled subluxation and partial dislocation of the patella as was diagnosed by my chiropractor/acupuncturist and both the symptoms and reality of my condition are clearly written out on numerous sites. In an already failing system this doctor was just another cog in the works and I regret ever having made or fought with my workers compensation carrier to see him.

November 12th, 2010

Dr. Lee Joseph Piatek

1500 Palm StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 542-9678

Dr. Lee Joseph Piatek

3405 Studio DrCayucos, CA 93430

Tel: (805) 995-1873


Dr. Lee Joseph Piatek	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD	Dr. Seth Alexander Cohen, MD	Dr. Marcos Paul Cline, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Psychiatry	Other
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3.9 (12 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)	3.9 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
San Luis Obispo , CA	Monterey , CA	Atascadero , CA	Santa Maria , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Where is Dr. Lee Piatek's office located?: Dr. Lee Piatek's office is located at 1500 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401.

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