Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Raymond Anthony Klug
Dr. Raymond Anthony Klug is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, and as a Staff Surgeon at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. Dr. Klug is the Founding Partner and CEO of the Beach Orthopaedic Specialty Institute in Los Alamitos. A recognized leader in his field, he serves as a Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCI-Los Alamitos Medical Center. His career is marked by extensive research contributions, numerous academic awards, and a commitment to advancing surgical techniques through design and consultation for global orthopedic device companies.
Dr. Klug’s clinical expertise and research focus primarily on advanced reconstruction of the upper extremity:
- Shoulder Arthroplasty: Specialized in anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, including the biomechanics of modern systems and management of the deficient glenoid.
- Complex Elbow Trauma: Expert in minimally invasive approaches for complex elbow injuries and arthroscopically-assisted treatment of coronoid and humeral fractures.
- Arthroscopic Surgery: Master-level proficiency in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, and instability management.
- Tendon Transfers: Ongoing research and clinical application of arthroscopically assisted tendon transfers for the shoulder, including lower trapezius transfers.
- Surgical Innovation: Serving as a design surgeon for humeral augmented tray systems and a consultant for advanced shoulder arthroplasty systems.
- Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
- Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
- Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs
Dr. Klug completed rigorous academic and fellowship training at several of the nation’s leading medical institutions:
- Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (2006–2007).
- Advanced Fellowship in the Method of Ilizarov: Ospedale A. Manzoni/ASAMI, Lecco, Italy (2004).
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL (2002–2006).
- General Surgery Internship: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL (2001–2002).
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School (1996–2001).
- Master of Science in Applied Physiology: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School (1995–1996).
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology: University of California, San Diego (1992–1995).
Dr. Klug maintains a broad range of clinical, academic, and administrative leadership roles:
- Clinical Leadership: Founding Partner and CEO of Beach Orthopaedic Specialty Institute and Vice Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Los Alamitos Medical Center.
- Academic Appointments: Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine and Teaching Attending Physician for various residency programs in Southern California.
- Hospital Staff: Holds active privileges at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, and Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center.
- Expert Reviewer & Instructor: Serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and provides international instruction on arthroscopy fundamentals.