Dr. Norman Kane is a top orthopedic specialist, dedicated to providing patients in the La Jolla and Greater San Diego areas with the best, most advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures so they can feel confident in the care they receive. Board certified in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery since 1985, Dr. Kane is dedicated to ensuring each patient receives the individual attention necessary for proper diagnosis and ideal results.
Skilled in helping patients of all ages and from all walks of life receive the best treatment for their individual needs, Dr. Kane is considered an expert in sports medicine, and he has served as the team physician for both the San Diego Chargers professional football team and the San Diego Sockers, a professional indoor soccer team. As a result, he has an in-depth understanding of the unique needs of athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to amateur enthusiasts to professional-level participants of all types of sports and activities.
At La Jolla Sports Orthopedics, Dr. Kane provides a full array of orthopedic care and procedures, including joint replacement, minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedures, treatment for trauma and fractures, and medical and legal evaluations, as well as medical treatment for workers' compensation claimants. As a leading orthopedic specialist in Southern California, Dr. Kane is committed to his patients and dedicated to learning new techniques through continuing education activities.
Dr. Kane completed his medical degree at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by his orthopedic residency at Stanford University Medical Center and surgical residencies at St. Mary's Hospital and Tufts New England Medical Center. In addition to his position as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Kane is also a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada and holds affiliations with the San Diego County Medical Association and the Western Orthopaedic Association.