MEET
DR DONALD LEWIS
Orthopedic Surgeon

SPECIALTIES
LOCATIONS
Walnut Creek
San Ramon
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
WHERE
Can I See Dr Lewis?
WALNUT CREEK REDWOOD
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek CA 94598Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SAN RAMON
5201 Norris Canyon Rd #300
San Ramon CA 94583Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SERVICES
With Dr Lewis
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Dr Lewis is skillful in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery that is done using a small incision and a few stitches.
ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
Dr Lewis is skillful in rotator cuff tears repair which is a tear in the tissues connecting muscle to the bone around the shoulder joint.
FRACTURE CARE
Dr Lewis is skillful in Fracture Care which often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilizing it.
Sports Medicine is for school, college and pro athletes as well as for individuals who exercise for health.
HAND & WRIST ARTHRITIS
Hand arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints which causes pain and swelling, stiffness and deformity.
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About Dr Lewis
Dr. Lewis began practicing orthopedic surgery in 2000 after earning his medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. His internship and residency at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York prepared him for two successive fellowships – one in hand and elbow surgery and another in shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
Dr. Lewis treats both simple and complex hand, elbow and shoulder disorders, which often involve sports-related issues. He has expertise in wrist arthroscopy and minimally invasive hand surgery. Common hand and elbow problems Dr. Lewis can treat are carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral nerve disorders/injuries, fractures and ligament injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, tendonitis and tendon ruptures, thumb basal joint and hand osteoarthritis, tumors/masses/ganglions, tennis and golfer’s elbow (lateral and medial epicondylitis).
Shoulder conditions and injuries that Dr Lewis treats include both simple and complex shoulder arthroscopy, labral and SLAP repair, and rotator cuff repair including revision surgery.
Dr. Lewis thrives on overcoming the challenges faced in orthopedic medicine. His attention to detail rivals only his dedication to helping patients return to their favorite sports and activities. Meticulous skill, combined with a polite and professional bedside manner, ensures his patients receive the best orthopedic treatment available.
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Board Certification
- Orthopedic Surgery
2012
- Hand Surgery
2012
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship
- Sports Medicine and Trauma
Barton Hospital, South Lake Tahoe, CA 2000
- Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery
The Philadelphia Hand Center; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 1999
- Sports Medicine and Trauma
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Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery
New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University; New York-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1998
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Internship
- General Surgery
New York-Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 1994
- General Surgery
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Medical School
- MD
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1993
- MD
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College
- BA
University of Virginia, 1989
- BA
Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctor List, 2013-2022
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About Dr Lewis
I am very happy that Dr.Donald Lewis has always been there when I needed him to help me with the severe pain from my past surgeries. He is very friendly and professional and takes the time to explain things and also what follow up if any is reqired.
Very welcoming and knowledgeable. Know their stuff
Highly recommended.
Dr lewis excellent dr
Dr Lewis is the best hand specialist!! Thank you, my trigger finger is gone! You really are the best! Wanda B.
Dr.Lewis has very good bedside manners. Although he is very busy, he tries his best not to make you feel rushed. I highly recommend Dr. Lewis. Doctors recently seem to be rushed and may treat you like a number. I hope Dr. Lewis stays the same.
Deeply experienced, personable and very at ease, Dr. Lewis let’s you take the lead in your healing journey in a supportive and compassionate way. My carpal tunnel and trigger thumb surgery has been smooth and easy.
Dr. Lewis is very thoughtful and compassionate about his practice. He’s dedicated to making sure he can make my pain less and my life better for it. I highly recommend him!
Dr Lewis performed my carpal tunnel surgery, less than 2 months ago, and he did an amazing job. I'm fully relieved of the pain and issues I was having in that hand and arm. I truly couldn't be happier and just scheduled to have the other side done! Ease of scheduling and short wait times have also been a plus for me. I'd absolutely recommend Dr Lewis!
I have “Dupuytren's Contracture” and need a 4th hand surgery. I was so pleased with my 3rd surgery from Dr Lewis and his fabulous staff that I made an appointment w/o hesitation. My reasons for going back to Dr Lewis are numerous, never any pain(none), good results, and best of all fast recovery(I was using a roto-tiller 3 weeks after surgery). I highly recommend his entire team.
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If you have a serious shoulder injury and are looking for one of the most skilled orthopedic surgeons in the Bay Area to make you whole again, you will find no better than Dr Donald Lewis.
Highly recommend Dr. Lewis! He made me feel very comfortable during my appointment and discussed all of my concerns. If I have any other issues I will definitely go back to him.
Now after surgery is complete, I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Lewis and his team. I would highly recommend.