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Norman Kane, MD, FACS Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

Norman Kane, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 36 years of experience. At Ortho 1 Medical Group in La Jolla, California, Dr. Kane specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Canada and previously served as a team physician for the San Diego Sockers, a professional indoor soccer franchise.

Dr. Kane earned his medical degree in 1973 from the University of Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed a pre-graduation externship in 1972 at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a surgical internship in 1973 in the intensive care unit of Addington Hospital in Durbin, South Africa.

Dr. Kane brings a breadth of knowledge to Ortho 1 Medical Group. He has extensive experience in sports medicine and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. He uses the most advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures available to treat conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.

From tendon repair and total knee replacement to shoulder arthroscopy and ACL repair, Dr. Kane uses the latest orthopedic innovations to restore his patients’ function and mobility, minimize their pain, and improve their quality of life.

In addition to his work at Ortho 1 Medical Group, Dr. Kane is a top specialist at the Knee Center of San Diego in San Diego, California. He is a Board of Orthopaedic Surgery diplomate. Dr. Kane is also an active member of the Western Orthopaedic Association and the San Diego County Medical Society.

For more information about Dr. Kusnezov, visit www.orthonorthcounty.com

Patient Testimonials for Norman Kane, MD, FACS

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  • Dr. Kane was great. He sat down and walked me through my upcoming shoulder surgery. Dr. Kane was relaxed, took time to e...

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  • Dr. Norman Kane just did surgery today on both my knees. He is amazing and I am thrilled that I chose him as my surgeon....

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  • Dr Kane did total hip replacement surgery on my left and right hip joints and I am now no longer in pain. He was caring ...

    ~ D W ~

  • Friendly Orthopedic surgeon with a vast knowledge of sports medicine. Staff is very nice and convieniantly located in Sa...

    ~ S M ~

  • Great experience a doctor that cares about you.good team

    ~ R K ~

  • Dr. Norman Kane is a very smart man! He definitely knows what he is doing in surgery. Plus, I like his accent. His staff...

    ~ J K ~

  • I am currently being treated for a rotator cuff tear and I have found Dr. Norman Kane and his staff to be very professio...

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