CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center | Orthopaedic care in the San Diego Community

CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center
332 Santa Fe Drive Suite 110
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-943-6700
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    • Luke Bremner, MD, FAAOS
    • Justin Chan, MD
    • Robert I. Gelb, MD, FAAOS
    • Christopher Hajnik, MD, FAAOS
    • Nathan Hammel, MD, FAAOS
    • Gregory J. Loren, MD, FAAOS
    • E. Paige Majors, DPM
    • Amy L. Dusenberry, PA-C
    • Elena Ramos, PA-C
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  • Hand/Wrist
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  • Knee
  • Shoulder
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Reconstruction
    • Partial Knee Arthroplasty
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Total Hip Arthroplasty
    • Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology
  • Physical Therapy

Christopher Hajnik, MD, FAAOS

Christopher Hajnik, MDDr. Hajnik was raised on the Central Coast of California and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1994. During his senior year at Notre Dame, he was honored with “All-American” distinction while serving as captain of the NCAA National Champion fencing team. He continued his education at Notre Dame, later earning a Master of Science Degree in Biology. He then moved to Philadelphia, where he received his medical training at Jefferson Medical College. After medical school, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center outside of Chicago, followed by sub-specialty fellowship training at the world-renowned Insall Scott Kelly Institute in New York City.

Dr. Hajnik returned to California in 2010, where he joined CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center as a specialist in Adult Joint Reconstruction. He is Board Certified in orthopaedic surgery, and his sub-specialty interests include primary and revision joint replacement of the hip and knee, unicompartmental arthroplasty, subchondroplasty, cartilage restoration surgery, and surgery of the knee. He has presented multiple lectures and authored several textbook chapters on these subjects, and his active professional memberships include the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the International Congress of Joint Reconstruction, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Insall Club.

Dr. Hajnik resides in Carlsbad with his very patient wife, Vanessa, and their two daughters. Since 2011 he has volunteered his time as team physician for Carlsbad High School, and through Project Access he has provided free surgical care to people in need.  During his limited spare time, Dr. Hajnik loves college football and golf, and enjoys free diving and spearfishing.

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Luke Bremner, MD

Justin Chan, MD

Robert I. Gelb, MD

Christopher Hajnik, MD

Nathan Hammel, MD

Gregory J. Loren, MD

E. Paige Majors, DPM

Amy L. Dusenberry, PA-C

Elena Ramos, PA-C

Contact

CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center
332 Santa Fe Drive Suite 110
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-943-6700

 

Physical Therapy Encinitas Office
332 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 120
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-942-4400

 

Physical Therapy Carlsbad Office
2451 Impala Drive, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Phone: 760-918-2322

Services & Specialties

Foot/Ankle

Hand/Wrist

Sports Medicine

Joint Reconstruction

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Athlete Services

Diagnostic Services

Other Services

Physical Therapy

Research

Patient Resources

Office Policies

Patient Forms

Operative Information

Resources & Links

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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