Seth Criner, DO, MS
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
As an orthopedic surgeon, I am honored to provide to each of my patients my extensive experience in trauma surgery, as well as general orthopedic procedures. I specialize in orthopedic trauma surgery, hip and knee replacement and sports medicine. I am dedicated to personally connecting with each of my patients to support a positive experience.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Criner is well known for:
- Extensive experience in general orthopedic procedures
- Extensive experience in trauma surgery
- Research and instructional lectures at orthopedic conferences nationwide
- Recognition by his peers for excellence in authoring research articles on orthopedic surgery
Education
- B.S. Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, 2004
- M.S. Biology, University of California, San Diego, 2005
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, 2010
- Residency, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 2010-2015
- Fellowship, University of New Mexico, 2015-2016
Awards
- Resident Award Winner 2014, Western Orthopedic Association for article: Criner SH and Krumrey J. Immediate Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Locked Plating of Fragility Fractures of the Femur.
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Trauma Association Candidate Member and Educational Faculty
- American Osteopathic Association
- AO North America Trauma Faculty
- Western Orthopedic Association