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Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center
1120 W. La Veta, #300
Orange CA 92868
Steve A. Mora MD, FAAOS
Dr. Steve A. Mora, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Medical Director, JointRestore Clinic | Founding Partner, Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center
Dr. Steve Mora is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon and a founding partner of Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center in Orange County, California. He also serves as Medical Director at JointRestore Clinic, a leading anti-aging and regenerative medicine center.
Dr. Mora specializes in the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and joint preservation. His clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries, arthritis, and regenerative medicine. Whenever possible, he prioritizes joint-saving procedures over joint replacement.
He is internationally recognized for his expertise in pectoralis major tendon reconstruction, having developed an innovative technique, the PecFlexFix, that has helped restore function and confidence for patients with chronic or complex tears. Dr. Mora is also sought after by professional UFC fighters and elite athletes for his management of a unique condition he first described as “Cauliflower Elbow of Combat Sports.” He frequently lectures at national and international medical meetings
In addition to surgery, Dr. Mora offers comprehensive executive health evaluations with detailed summaries and recommendations focusing on longevity
Dr. Mora’s passion for healing is deeply personal. As a child growing up in Peru, he survived being run over by a bus—a traumatic accident that required multiple surgeries to treat his mangled legs. That experience shaped his empathy, perspective, and lifelong dedication to helping others recover from devastating injuries. As part of his philosophy of paying it forward he has gone on multiple charitable medical missions back to Perú to educate and treat patients who have suffered similar trauma.
Known for his artistic precision, Dr. Mora is also a skilled sketch artist. He brings the same artistic eye and attention to detail into the operating room, ensuring not only restored function but also attention to aesthetic symmetry and overall form.
For appointments or inquiries, please call (714) 332-5498 or visit Dr. Mora on Instagram and YouTube at @SteveMoraMD.
Out of Town and International Patients
For your convenience Dr. Mora is available to provide virtual educational sessions via telephone and/or video (Facetime, Skype or Zoom) conference sessions. This service is meant to provide you general educational information regarding various sports medicine topics intended to help you make better decisions regarding your medical care. Educational sessions are not covered by insurance. To request information, schedule an appointment or schedule an education session please click below. Thank you!
Dr. Mora Specializes in
Sports Trauma ACL Reconstruction of the Knee, Rotator Cuff Repair of the Shoulder, Arthroscopy of the Elbow, Operative and Nonoperative Arthritis of the Knee, Partial Knee Replacement, Combat Sports Injury, and Regenerative Medicine.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
Elbow Arthroscopy
PRP and Stem Cells
Are you interested in Platelet-Rich Plasma or Stem Cell Treatments?
When choosing a physician to provide you treatment they need to put your interest ahead of theirs. The procedure is not the endpoint. The endpoint is your wellness.
Click on the link below to learn about Platelet-Rich Plasma, Adult Stem Cells and Lipogems.
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Dr. Mora is an amazing doctor. His team is just as amazing. I recently tore my pectoralis major muscle and was told by my original doctor that there was nothing he could do to help me. Desperate to get a second opinion, I found Dr. Mora online and decided to call his office and book an initial consultation. Dr. Mora examined me and reviewed my MRI and felt confident that he could repair the damage that was done using some advanced techniques that he is well practiced in. He patiently answered my hundreds of questions and we booked the surgery. I am happy to say I am now 3 weeks post surgery and on the road to a full recovery. He even took the time to follow up with me to check on my recovery. If your doctor tells you "there is nothing we can do" don't accept that response. Make an appointment to see Dr. Mora and get a second opinion. He is truly one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with.
April 2024
Dr. Mora is a rockstar. I had a very old pectoralis major tear on my right side. I was told this could not be fixed by several other doctors. I found Dr. Mora on the Internet. We did a consultation, an MRI and finally surgery. The surgery was flawless. I feel great. Physical therapy is almost completed. The surgery eliminated the chronic pain in my bicep and back from the pec injury. Every day I'm so grateful. I happily paid out of pocket and would do it again without hesitation.
If you're considering getting your old pec tear fixed, do it. Mora is a master.
Tucson, AZ
January 22, 2023
Doctor Mora performed a revision surgery for my chronic pec tear. The tear was over 12 years old when initially repaired, and 14 years old (and completely torn again) by the time I saw Doctor Mora. When I saw Doctor Mora I was in really bad shape physically and my function was impaired to the point where it hurt even to work at a computer or to lay down in bed. I'm about 11 months out from surgery and have gained a tremendous amount of function that I honestly did not think was possible to get back. Surgery was 4/5/23 and the photos/video were taken on 3/11/24. I've seen dozens of orthopedic surgeons over the years and was constantly told I was not a candidate for surgery. My life was falling apart waiting for it to be repaired and luckily Doctor Mora was there to take my call.
Oyster Bay, NY
March 11, 2024
Steve Mora is the best, fixed my old pec tear and I was able to get my life back. I was only able to do 2-3 push ups in pain, now 5 months later I'm back to 40-50 no problem.
Orange, CA
January 20, 2023
Saw Dr. Mora for a pec major repair and couldn't be happier. His staff is also wonderful and handled my workers comp case with ease. I am 6 months post surgery and very pleased with the whole process.
Dr. Mora is engaging and a great teacher which helped me with recovery. Best of all I have a hidden scar and a symmetrical chest wall again.
San Francisco, CA
February 21, 2022
I've always been subconscious about the way my pec looked prior to surgery. For years, I wouldn't take my shirt off on the beach, since I knew I had an atrophy on my right side. Not any more. My chest looks symmetric. My pec looks normal. Not only the tear has been repaired and reconstructed. My my self esteem has been as wel. I have never been able to workout normally since my injury. I love boxing and I could feel my pec sinking with every punch. 10 weeks after surgery, I feel my pec and shoulder engaging properly. I feel the strength in my movement. I'm seeing the symmetry. I feel the power. My mind now tells me WE ARE BACK!
Jose
10 Year Old Pec Tear
Dr mora has been consistently reliable. I had a mystery knee injury for over a year that no doctor was willing to look in to. I had to take off from collegiate athletics because no treatment was working. Every doctor I went to brushed me off and told me it was tendinitis. I had 3 MRIs that only showed swelling. . .
Huntington Beach, CA
August 08, 2019
I saw Dr. Mora two days ago at LAX after 3.5 years had elapsed since my office visit. I cannot thank and praise him enough. I broke my ankle 6.5 years ago on Mt. San Jacinto; I thought it was not broken and limped for 1.5 years. Finally, I went to see three other doctors, and all asked how I could even walk on it. . .
Anaheim, CA
July 24, 2019
Amazing work, thank you very grateful to be back and ready to go!! I would highly recommend to any family or friends.
Las Vegas, NV
May 02, 2019
Dr. Mora puts the patient first. He does a great job of explaining any concerns and discusses options to address them. He listens, then guides you in the right direction based on whats best for your particular situation. . .
Anaheim, CA
April 26, 2019
I had a major tear on my left tricep muscle, which for me to date was the biggest injury I've had to date. He was beyond informative and helped reassure me throughout the entire process that with time and his guidance I'll be back in no time.
Garden Grove, CA
April 23, 2019
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Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center
1120 W. La Veta, #300
Orange CA 92868
Office: +1.714.332.5498
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