Click Arrow to begin video Dr. Thomas Ferro is a
board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic
surgeon and Medical Director of the Bone & Joint
Center in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande,
California. He is widely regarded in the medical
community as the leader in providing breakthrough
joint replacement technology on the Central Coast of
California. Dr. Ferro performs the most joint
replacements in the region – more than 400 each
year.
Dr. Ferro earned his MD at the University of
California, San Diego. He continued on to fulfill
his internship there and was awarded a research
fellowship in orthopedic surgery at UCSD as well. He
completed his residency at the University of New
Mexico, Albuquerque.
Dr. Ferro earned an additional fellowship in joint
replacement and adult reconstructive surgery at the
prestigious Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
in Arlington, Virginia. There, he trained with Dr.
Charles Engh, a world renowned authority on joint
replacement and pioneer of innovations in joint
replacement surgery.
Dr. Ferro has traveled extensively abroad for
training on the latest joint surgery advancements.
He is an expert in Birmingham Hip Resurfacing,
surgical navigation, ceramic joint surfaces and
other state-of-the-art techniques.
When you come in to see Dr. Ferro, you'll find his
credentials are matched by his caring approach.
He'll begin by educating you about your condition
and explaining treatment options available. He will
work with you to find the best choice for your
lifestyle. Should surgery be required, Dr. Ferro is
committed to the best treatments and technologies
available for successful results.
A board-certified surgeon with licensures in
California and Virginia, Dr. Ferro has contributed
many published research studies on bone and joint
issues. His special interests in total joint
arthroplasty include minimally invasive surgical
techniques, partial knee replacements, hip
resurfacing, computer assisted surgery, and bearing
surface wear reduction.
Dr. Ferro is a fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons and a diplomat of the American
Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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