James Esch, M.D. | Orthopaedic Specialists of North County | OSNC | Orthopaedic Specialists & Surgeons in the San Diego Area, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Poway

James Esch, M.D.

“My approach to orthopaedic medicine is to listen to and be aware of patients’ complaints and see how their shoulder problems interfere with their lifestyle. Together we make the best decision on treatment.”

Specialties
Shoulder problems and surgeries

Born
Cleveland, Ohio

Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medical Studies, 1958

Medical School
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 1962

Medical Doctor
1962

Internship
Cook County Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 1963

Residency
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopaedic Surgery 1963-1968

Previous Positions
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1981 to present

Orthopaedic Surgeon, United States Navy
San Diego, California and Danang, Viet Nam
1968-1970

Additional Affiliations
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Association for Surgery of the Hand
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
North Coast Physicians IPA
Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California

Joined OSNC
1970