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Christopher Veneziano, MD Fellowship Trained Shoulder and Knee Specialists, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Ligament Reconstruction, Cartilage Restoration

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Dr. Veneziano is originally from the East Coast. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Providence College and then attended medical school at New York Medical College. He remained in New York, completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Westchester Medical Center and St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center of Manhattan. This program incorporated rotations through top institutions including The Hospital for Special Surgery, rated the #1 US hospital for orthopedics, and the well-respected NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. During residency, he worked as an assistant team physician for the professional hockey team New York Rangers.

After residency, he moved to Washington, DC where he received intensive training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at the Georgetown University Hospital/Nirschl Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction. There, he was responsible for the care of athletes of all levels from grade school to professional and trained with the team physician for the NFL’s Washington Redskins.

Dr. Veneziano is double boarded in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He sees patients for general orthopedic problems and injuries and specializes in sports injuries. He is fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgeries of the shoulder and knee, including ACL and meniscus tears, as well as rotator cuff and labrum tears. He has served as Chief of Orthopedics at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center for many years and is a current Board Member for the Memorial Care Surgical Center.

Since his arrival to Orange County in 2006, he has volunteered on the playing field for many schools, and currently is the team physician for Mission Viejo High School, the 2023 CIF Football State Champions, and for Soka University.

For multiple years, Dr. Veneziano has made the annual list of Orange County Physicians of Excellence published by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) in conjunction with Orange Coast Magazine. Additionally, Dr. Veneziano was selected by his peers as an outstanding practicing doctor in Southern California and named to the Super Doctors® list for 2025.

On a personal note, Dr. Veneziano comes from a family of orthopedic surgeons, his father and brother. Watching his father treat patients with the utmost respect and compassion inspired him to do the same in his practice. Although part of a large and busy group, he strives for his patients to never feel like a number, but to feel well taken care of and that they are an integral part of their healthcare. In his free time, Dr. Veneziano and his wife love watching their three daughters play their respective sports: hurdles in Track and Field, indoor and beach volleyball, water polo, and soccer.

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    He is excellent. He did a thorough evaluation, listened to me and spent time in the office to answer my questions, and did a follow up call to me personally. I wish more Docs were as good as Dr Veneziano.

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    Dr. Veneziano is a very skilled surgeon. He fixed my meniscus seven weeks ago and he did my rotator cuff a week ago. My knee felt so much better that’s why I went ahead and let him do my shoulder. He lets you decide if you want surgery because he is very conservative. He makes personal phone call...

    ~ Kellee R ~

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    Although initially appearing abrupt with my wife's rambling descriptions of symptoms, he clearly explained the proposed procedure and outcome of findings following the procedure. He took the time to explain pictures taken during the surgery.

    ~ Wayne H ~

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    I have been going to Dr. Christopher Veneziano for orthopedic treatment of my right knee and right rotator cuff for the past 5 years and I cannot express how thankful I am for his help. He is an incredibly knowledgeable doctor who is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that I receive the...

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    Best Orthopedic Doctor I've been going to Dr Veneziano for many years. Weather it be for shoulder or knee surgery. He is a very competent and caring Doctor. I highly recommend Dr Veneziano.

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    A great Orthopedic doctor

    I have been going to Dr. Christopher Veneziano for orthopedic treatment of my right knee and right rotator cuff for the past 5 years and I cannot express how thankful I am for his help. He is an incredibly knowledgeable doctor who is always willing to go abov...

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    Dr. V. listened to me describe my hip problem which he had treated before. He ordered x rays and compared new films to old. Explained what he saw and administered treatment f.or my hip during my visit. Recommended another just in 6 months. Good doctor all the way around.

    ~ Tom Twardowdki ~

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    Dr Veneziano has been treating my knees for the last two years . He is very caring, , thorough and responds to my concerns patiently. He has been performing the Hyoranic Acid / gel injections on my knees with the utmost care with very minimal of discomfort. I highly recommend him.

    ~ KL ~

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    Very informative

    Treated me for knee pain. After an injection he told me of a number of options and also possibilities. Then he set me up for PT. Great care

    ~ Valerie ~

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    A Great Appointment!

    I saw Dr. Veneziano for a cortisone shot to my hip. I found him friendly and thorough. He explained everything he was going to do and what I should expect after the shot. I was seen earlier than my appointment and was out within 15 minutes.

    ~ Verified Patient ~

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