Dr. Richard J. Claveria is affiliated with many southern California area hospitals, including Coastal Community Hospital, Western Medical Trauma Center, and Mission Regional Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California and went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of California School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed an internship and residency at the University of Colorado Health Science and fellowship at South Texas Spinal Clinic.
Dr. Richard J. Claveria is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is board certified by the Orthopedic Trauma Association, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.
Board certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 Recertified, 2003
- American Academy Orthopedic Surgery, 1992
- Orthpedic Trauma Association, 2011
Education
Undergraduate
University of California, Berkeley B.A., Biochemistry
Medical
University of California School of Medicine,
Internship
University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, Colorado General Surgery
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, Colorado Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
South Texas Spinal Clinic, San Antonio, Texas Spinal Surgery 1989
Hospital/academic affiliations
Hospital
- Coastal Community Hospital | Santa Ana, CA
- Mission Regional Medical Center | Mission Viejo, CA
- Western Medical Trauma Center | Santa Ana
Academic
University of California at Irvine School of Medicine | Clinical Faculty
Society memberships
Specialty Society Memberships
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Additional Society Memberships
Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Surgery
Achievements
LOCAL REHAB COMMUNITY, SURFING, SKIING
Community activities
ORANGE COUNTY TRAUMA STUDY GROUP
SOCCER INJURY, CENTRAL AMERICA FAMILY
