Amador County – A new Orthopedic Surgeon, Doctor Christopher J. Krpan, a doctor of orthopedics, has begun seeing patients at Sutter Amador Hospital’s “Specialty Clinic.”

Sutter Amador Hospital announced Aug. 16 that Krpan has started seeing patients from his new office in the Sutter Amador Hospital Specialty Clinic. Krpan began seeing patients on Aug. 5 from his new office on the first floor of the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center, and within the Specialty Clinic.

Sutter Amador Hospital Chief Executive Officer Anne Platt said: “We are thrilled that Dr. Krpan is seeing patients in Jackson. He has been a respected member of our medical staff for seven years and is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon.”

Krpan is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has been an orthopedic surgeon for more than 12 years. He received his medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Meridia South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland Healthy Systems in Warrensville, Ohio.

Having been in private practice in Calaveras County since 2004, Krpan performs a wide range of surgeries for patients with bone, joint and muscle conditions. He specializes in total joint replacements and sports-related injuries.

Dr. Krpan utilizes minimally invasive procedures and computer-assisted surgery. He has been performing surgeries in Sutter Amador Hospital’s Surgery Department for many years.

He meets with his patients at his new office located in the Specialty Clinic on the first floor in the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center at 100 Mission Boulevard in Jackson.

To schedule an appointment at his Jackson office, call (209) 736-1147.

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