Home          Site Map          Privacy Notice osnc logo

home button
who we are button
our doctors button
our therapists button
management button
our services button
areas of excellence button
workers comp button
physical therapy button
patient ed button
financial button
forms button
prescription button
site map button
directions button

dr. esch photo
James Esch, M.D.

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 Position:
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

back to Our Doctors

 

“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.”

© 2007-2009 Orthopaedic Specialists of North County, Inc.