Purab C. Viswanath, MD
Tarzana, CA 91356
Foundation Hand Surgery Institute
5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 228, Tarzana, CA 91356
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About Purab C. Viswanath
Dr. Viswanath enjoys being able to help patients with their pain and dysfunction through the practice of orthopaedics. When asked about his approach to patient care, he reports he “takes pride in seeing a tangible difference” in the patients he treats through both surgical and conservative measures.
After earning his undergraduate degree at Northwestern University, Dr. Viswanath returned to his home state of Ohio to earn his medical degree at Ohio State University. From there, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, under the tutelage of Dr. John Lubahn. Following this, Dr. Viswanath completed a hand/upper extremity fellowship with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute, training under the renowned surgeon Dr. Alfred Hess.
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
2015
UPMC Hamot
2010
Tampa General Hospital
2015
UPMC South Side Hospital
2010
UPMC South Side Hospital
2014
Ohio State University
2009
UPMC Hamot
2014
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County
When away from work, Dr. Viswanath is a fervent drummer and snowboarder. He also enjoys hiking with his wife in beautiful Southern California.
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Dr. Viswanath is a very fine doctor.
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I am extremely blessed to have been introduced to Dr. Viswanath years ago for an emergency surgery and recently, after experiencing the same injury on the other side, I sought him out. He is the most amazing surgeon and I would think of going to no one else!
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Excellent job all around.
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I have excellent experience and recommended the Doctor. Thank you
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I had a good experience with my Trigger Thumb surgery everyone was super helpful and the doctor did a great job
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Very professional service
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