Basil J. Alwattar, M.DOrthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Basil Alwattar is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine. He is Dual Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS) with a CAQ in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His Clinical focus is on non surgical and surgical treatment of the hip, knee and shoulder. Surigcally he preforms replacement surgery for the hip, knee and shoulder and arthroscopic surgery of the same joints for sports related injuries.
Dr. Alwattar was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois and a product of their public-school system. From there he attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in History and Biology. After undergraduate studies he attended and received his Medical Degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Dr. Alwattar continued his training with a residency in orthopedic surgery at the prestigious New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. During residency, Dr. Alwattar served as a staff physician for NYU Athletics, as well as the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and completed additional training in orthopedic trauma and fracture care at the University of Washington, Harborview Trauma Center in Seattle, WA., one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States.
Upon completion of residency, Dr. Alwattar pursued further training with a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, also in New York City, the first sports medicine fellowship ever established. While at Lenox Hill, Dr. Alwattar served as assistant team physician for the New York Jets Football Team, New York Islanders Hockey Team, Hofstra University Athletics and New Rochelle High School Athletics. As part of the fellowship, Dr. Alwattar trained in the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques including cartilage repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, and hip arthroscopy.
After fellowship, Dr. Alwattar moved to Oakland with his wife, a Bay Area native and has spent his entire career on staff at Alta Bates Summit Medical center where he serves as the vice chairman of the department of orthopedics. He is also on staff at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. There he serves as a consultant orthopedist to manage complex sports and trauma injuries along side the talented Highland orthopedists.
Dr. Alwattar is an active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Alameda County Medical Association.
Outside of work, Dr. Alwattar enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and experiencing travelling as a family.
Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Medical Affiliations
- Sutter Medical Network