Semon Bader MD

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Primary Specialties:
- Knee,
- Shoulder,
- Sports Medicine
- Gender: Male
Biography
Care Team: Rick Nolley PA-C
"I enjoy building relationships with my patients and helping them regain function and maintain their quality of life. I am dedicated to helping each individual understand his or her condition and treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical. I strive to help my patients achieve their desired level of function and pain relief whether they are elite athletes, weekend warriors or older adults."
Dr. Bader grew up in the Bay Area and attended the University of California, Davis, where he majored in neurobiology, physiology and behavior and graduated with the highest honors. Dr. Bader went on to complete medical school at the University of California, Davis, and completed his Orthopedic Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Dr. Bader then completed a one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While at the Cleveland Clinic, he gained extensive experience as a team physician for local high schools, club teams and Cleveland State University. He was also a member of the medical team for the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns and the NFL Combine, gaining experience in the management and care of athletes at all levels.
After his fellowship, Dr. Bader returned with his wife and three children to settle in the East Bay area. For the past five years, he has served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focused on joint preservation. He has presented at regional and national conferences on the treatment of knee disorders and ACL reconstruction. Dr. Bader brings an added skill in the management of hip disorders in young adults.
In his spare time Dr. Bader enjoys golfing, hiking, biking and spending time with his family.
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Fellowship
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Sports Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation,
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Sports Medicine
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Residency
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Orthopedic Surgery
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center,
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Internship
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Surgery
University of California, San Francisco,
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Surgery
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Medical School
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Medical Degree
University of California, Davis,
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Medical Degree
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College
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B.S. - Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior
University of California, Davis,
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B.S. - Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior
Locations
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Walnut Creek - Redwood
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 -
Brentwood
350 John Muir Parkway
Brentwood, CA 94513 -
Concord
1800 Sutter Street
Concord, CA 94520

Real Patients.
Real Success Stories.
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“Every step of before, during and after care is thorough.”
- Donald E. -
“The staff and Dr. Bader were very polite, helpful and heard my needs and willing to work with my schedule but also very informative to my needs.”
- Earl -
“I have complete confidence in him performing my surgery. Thank You.”
- Earl B. -
“The professionalism in this office is to be highly commended.”
- Martin L.