Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu
General Practice
Clarkston, MI
27 years experience male
About
Bio
In practice since 1999, helping patients with general orthopedic issues. Mostly enjoy performing joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. Created a new osteoporosis program called BreakFree that was implemented at Mclaren Oakland. Believe in non-operative orthopedic medicine before surgical intervention.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Practice
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu answered
27 years experience General Practice
Family doctor: First see your primary care doctor. If it is an extensive injury or fracture, your doctor can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu answered
27 years experience General Practice
Anytime: Infections usually take three days to develop after surgery. However, if there are implants placed, especially total joit replacements, infections can ... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu answered
27 years experience General Practice
Tendonitis possibly: If your patella was resurfaced, it could be tendinitis. If not, this could be from not resurfacing. Tendinitis can be due to weakness or tightness of ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nallamothu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Nallamothu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI
Graduated 1994MD
Awards
Trainer of the year
Top Docs award
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