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MyOrthoDoc: Chris A. Wills,
M.D.
American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN:
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"I believe in treating my patients as friends. I will take as much time as is
necessary to understand my patient's problems and teach them how to solve the
problem. I believe that a patient's understanding of their problem is as
important as any treatment.
I do not take HMO's as I believe they are unethical. Any
payment scheme that involves kickbacks for not taking care of patients is
unethical, and I will not participate in.
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Undergraduate |
U.C.L.A., Los Angeles, CA B.S., Chemistry 1975 |
| Medical School |
New York University, New York MD 1980 |
| Internship |
U. C. Irvine, Orange, CA Surgical Specialties
1981 |
| Residency |
U. C. Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Orthopaedic Surgery 1982-1986 |
| Fellowship |
U.C. Irvine Department of Orthopaedics, Human
Performance Laboratory, Irvine, CA Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine,
Ligament Rec 1982 |
BOARD CERTIFICATION & FOCUS
| Certifying
Body |
American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery
Year: 1988
Recertified: 1998 |
Scope of Practice
General orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in arthroscopy and total joint
replacement
Practice Focus
 | Arthroscopy |
| Joint Replacement |
Languages Spoken in Our Practice
| Spanish |
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
No HMO Plans accepted.
No longer part most PPO. Please call for PPO insurance information.
Worker's Compensation
Payment Options
VISA and Mastercard Accepted
AFFILIATIONS
Hospital
| St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA |
| Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA |
| Chapman Medical Center, Orange, CA |
| La Veta Healthsouth Surgical center, Orange, CA |
Academic
| U. C. Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA |
| Long Beach VA Hospital, Long Beach, CA |
National Society Memberships
| American Medical Association |
Society Memberships
| California Orthopaedic Association |
| California Medical Association |
| Western Orthopaedic Association |
| Orange County Medical Association |
Professional Achievements, Awards, and Interests:
U.S. National Champion Hang Gliding 1973, U.S. National Championships
Hang Gliding Runner-up 1974, U.S. National Champion Hang Gliding 1975
Advanced Standard Class, British National Championships Runner-up 1975,
Stunt Director 20th Century Fox 'Sky Riders' 1975, Founder and Chairman
of the Board WillsWing Hang Gliders, U.S. Space Foundation NASA Hall of
Fame 1995
My Community Activities
I build and fly airplanes and ultralights. I enjoy skiing and outdoor
sports.
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