About

Dr. Roger Sohn specializes in problems of the shoulder, elbow, and hand. He is double fellowship-trained and board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. After graduating with honors from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, he completed orthopedic surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical center. During his first fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center, he focused on upper extremity disorders including the hand, elbow, and shoulder. His second fellowship at Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute gave him advanced training in minimally invasive surgeries such as shoulder and wrist arthroscopy. He has extensive experience with simple and complicated problems of the upper extremity.

Dr. Sohn strives to educate his patients about their problems as well as the various non-surgical and surgical options. His goal is to treat his patients in a way that minimizes the impact of their condition on their lives.

While some people eventually need surgery, many are pleasantly surprised to find that a new type of exercise regimen or splint can cure the problem. Of course, for those who need surgery, I find it very satisfying when I am able to make such a tangible difference in their mobility, stability, and quality of life through doing the best surgery possible.

Dr. Roger Sohn

Dr. Sohn has had his research published in the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has authored a chapter in the Master’s Techniques textbook on median nerve compression neuropathies. He holds a patent for instruments used in shoulder replacement. His shoulder replacement results have been tracked in the nation’s largest implant registry with an extremely high rate of success. Dr. Sohn holds certificates of added qualification in hand surgery and sports medicine. He has studied value-based medicine while enrolled in the UCI Healthcare Executive MBA program and applies those principles to bring value to his patients’ lives.

As a Southern, California native, Dr. Sohn spends his spare time surfing, fishing, and camping with his family. He enjoys woodworking as well as 3D design.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Surgery - Hand, Surgery - Orthopedic

Areas of Care

Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
  • Knee Joint Injury or Disorder
Treatments
  • Arthroscopy, Knee with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
  • Arthroscopy, Shoulder Debridement
  • Arthroscopy, Shoulder with Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Carpal Tunnel Surgery
  • ExactechGPS
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

2001

Internship/Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery

Harbor / UCLA Medical Center

2006

Fellowship Program - Surgery of the Hand

Univ of CA Davis Medical Center - Hand Surgery

2007

Fellowship Program - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute

2008

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Orthopaedic Care Alliance (OCA)

31920 Del Obispo Street, Suite 170

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Office: 949-691-3131

Orthopaedic Care Alliance (OCA)

18035 Brookhurst St., Suite 1200

Fountain Valley , CA

Office: 949-691-3131

Insurance

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