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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Colin Eakin, MD
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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Colin Eakin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Eakin graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Childrens Hospital Oakland. Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Eakin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Eakin has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Eakin received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Eakin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Eakin also speaks French. Dr. Eakin is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Shoulder Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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    Access Plus HMO
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    APCN Choice POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
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    High Performance Network HPN
    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Cigna PPO
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  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • CA Healthnet PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 321-4121
  2. 2 Office
    795D El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2943

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eakin
3.6
Based on 16 Reviews
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Jul 15, 2022
Dr. Eakin and his staff explained everything. They also had hand-outs as reminders and procedures. A year has passed, and I am able to use my left arm without pain.
Julie Hanks — Jul 15, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital Oakland
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Colin Eakin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Eakin's profile.

Dr. Eakin frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Colin Eakin, MD is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Colin Eakin, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA