Sean Griffiths, DO

Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialties
Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement
Specialties
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Joint Replacement
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Care Team
Physician Assistant
Locations

Oakland

3315 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
United States

  • Contact

    (800) 943-8099

Get to Know Dr. Griffiths

“I believe in treating my patients as if they were my family and working with them to help them heal. I think it is critical that patients understand their diagnosis and the treatment plan we decide to accomplish together.”

Dr Griffiths is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in hip and knee replacement and revision surgery. He manages traumatic and degenerative diseases of the hip and knee in cooperation with his patients, focusing primarily on the operative and non-operative treatment of arthritis in all stages of the disease. He prefers a conservative approach to treatment, using counseling and education of non-operative treatment of arthritis such as joint injections and physical therapy, reserving surgery as the final treatment option. If surgery is necessary, he finds technology can be very helpful to achieve excellent, reproducible outcomes. Dr Griffiths grew up locally, and recently returned to the bay area with his wife and son to be close to family. When not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, pursuing personal health and fitness, and playing golf. Dr Griffiths sees orthopedics as an opportunity to dedicate himself to serving others and truly making a difference in their lives.

Dr. Griffiths received his undergraduate degree from UCSD in Physiology and Neuroscience, followed by his D.O. from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery internship and residency at Inspira Health, Rowan University, Vineland, New Jersey. Before joining Golden State Orthopedics & Spine he completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at The CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Education, Certifications & Affiliations

    Education & Training

    • Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
    • Medical Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
    • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Inspira Medical Center Vineland/Rowan University, Vineland, NJ
    • Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, The CORE Institute, Phoenix, AZ

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • AOTrauma North America
    • New Jersey Orthopedic Society
    • Eastern Orthopedic Association
    • Western Orthopedic Association
    • 2020-2021 Chief Resident of Orthopaedic service at Inspira Health
    • 2020-2021 Program Directors Award, Inspira Orthopaedic Residency Program
    • 2019-2020 Inspira Health Orthopaedic Resident Research Award
    • 2018-2019 Inspira Health Orthopaedic Resident Research Award
    • 2016-2017 Inspira Health Orthopaedic Intern of the Year Award
    • "Efficacy of Adductor Canal Block Protocol Implementation in a Multimodal Pain Management Protocol for Total Knee Arthroplasty", Deiter J, Ponzio DY, Grau L, Griffiths S, Ong A, Post Z, Doucette D, Orozco F. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 Jan-Feb;11(1):118-121. PMID: 32001998.
    • "Impact of Resident Training Level on Radiation Exposure During Fixation of Proximal Femur Fractures", Buxbaum E, Ponzio DY, Griffiths S, Wu E, Post Z, Orozco, F, Ong A. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020 May;34(5):e170-e175. PMID: 31688438.
    • "Predictors of Vancouver B Perioperative Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures Associated with the Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty", Griffiths S, Post Z, Buxbaum E, Paziuk T, Orozco F, Ong A, Ponzio DY. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 May;35(5):1407-1411. PMID: 31902614.
    • "Response to the Letter to the Editor on Predictors of Perioperative Vancouver B Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures Associated with the Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty", Griffiths S, Post Z, Buxbaum E, Paziuk T, Orozco F, Ong A, Ponzio DY. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 June. 35(6):1753-1754. PMID: 32057602.
    • "Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Assessment of Content, Quality, and Readability of Available Internet Resources", Griffiths S, Albana M, Bianco L, Pontes M, Wu E. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 Mar;36(3):946-952. PMID: 33109417.
    • "Survivorship, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Novel Cementless Metal-Backed Patella Design", Grau L, Ong A, Restrepo S, Griffiths S, Hozack W, Smith E. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 Feb. PMID: 33676814.
    • "A Rare T2-3 Synovial Facet Cyst Causing Progressive Myelopathy", Albana M, Griffiths S, Radcliff K. Case Rep Orthop. 2021 Jun 29;2021:2799749.

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