J O N A T H A N S A L U T A
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 482-2992 office (213) 482-2999 fax www.laorthocenter.com www.orthodoc.aaos.org/jonathansaluta St. Vincent Medical Center
2200 West Third Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 484-7600 office
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 1988-1993 Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry Bachelors of Science in Biology Magna cum laudeUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1996-2000 Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia 2000-2005 Internship in Surgery
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina 2005-2006
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
HONORS
University of North Carolina School of Medicine Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship
John B. Graham Research Society
Honors grade
North Carolina State University
National Merit Scholarship
ACTIVITIES
University of North Carolina School of Medicine Teaching Assistantship in Biology and
Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy Lab.
RESEARCH
and GRANTS
Examination of the chromosomal polymorphisms existing within and between closely related Staphylococcus species using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis.Preceptor: Wesley Kloos, Ph.D.
Genetics Department, North Carolina State University August-December, 1992
Clinical and radiographic results of 227 consecutive primary total hip arthroplasties using a femoral component with proximal and distal precoating and built-on centralizers. Found significant association between initial cement mantle radiographic grade and mechanical loosening.
Preceptor: Paul Lachiewicz, MD
Orthopaedics Department, UNC - Chapel Hill April 1999 – March 2000
Platform presentation at the 1999 North Carolina Orthopaedic Association Conference and at the 2000 John B. Graham Student Research Day
Effect of barium sulfate particle size on production of IL-1, IL-6. and TNF-alpha. Found no difference in cytokine production between micro- and nano-sized particles exposed to mouse macrophages.
Preceptors: William Jiranek, MD, Matt Beckmann, PhD Orthopaedics Department, Medical College of Virginia Authored a $45,000 grant from DePuy Corporation July 2000 – April 2003
Platform presentation at 2003 MCV Resident’s Day
Short term outcomes after tibial shaft fractures: a retrospective study at MCV hospital.
Preceptor: Ronald Patterson, MD
Orthopaedics Department, Medical College of Virginia Oct 2004 – June 2005
Platform presentation at 2005 MCV Resident’s Day
Open reduction and internal fixation of the symptomatic type II accessory navicular.
Preceptor: Mark Easley, MD
Orthopaedics Division, Duke University Medical Center Jan 2006-June 2006
Video poster presentation at 2006 Summer AOFAS meeting
Platform presentation at 2006 North Carolina Orthopaedic Society Meeting Poster presentation at 2007 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Accepted for publication Foot and Ankle International
PUBLICATIONS Scott A, Sabesan V, Saluta JR, Easley ME. Open reduction
and internal fixation of the symptomatic type IIaccessory navicular. Foot Ankle Int. 30:10-15; 2009.
Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Chapter: Percutaneous open reduction and internal fixation of fifth metatarsal base fractures. MIS
Techniques in Orthopaedics. Springer. 2010.
Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Ankle injuries in athletes. The Journal of
Musculoskeletal Medicine. 23:195-201; 2006. Reprinted 2010.Saluta JR, Nunley JA. Foot and ankle rehabilitation success hinges on screening accuracy: Biomechanics. June, 2006.
INSTRUCTOR University of Southern California Family Practice Residency.
Los Angeles, CA. Clinical Instructor. 2006-date.University of Vermont Medical School. Clinical Instructor, Los Angeles, CA. 2008.
Maric College X-Ray Technician School.
North Hollywood, CA. Clinical Instructor. 2006-date. Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program. Glendale, AZ. Clinical Instructor. 2006-date.
Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program. Phoenix, AZ. Clinical Instructor. 2008-date.
Touro University- California Physician Assistant Studies. Vallejo, CA. Clinical Instructor. 2008-date.
Charles Drew College Physician Assistant Program. Los Angeles, CA. Clinical Instructor. 2008-2010.
EMPLOYMENT
Mar 2007 – date Orthopaedic Surgeon, Member of Orthopaedic Trauma Team,
California Hospital, Level 2 Trauma CenterSept 2006 – date Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate of Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center,
Los Angeles, CaliforniaJan 1990 – May 1993 Research Technician for Burroughs-Wellcome Pharmaceutical Co., Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Group.
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
LECTURES Grand Rounds: Five foot and ankle problems every doctor should
know. Good Samaritan Hospital 4/05/2007. California Hospital
Medical Center 4/08. St. Vincent Medical Center 5/08.
Grand Rounds: My Experience with Hip, Knee, and Ankle Arthritis. Good Samaritan Hospital. 1/16/2008.
Foot and Ankle Injuries in Running. Speaker at McDonalds Expo. Los Angeles Marathon. 2/29/08 and 3/01/08.
Advancements In Orthopaedics: Hip, Knee, and Ankle Technologies. Speaker. Stryker International. 3/19/08.
Advancements in Orthopaedics: Total Knee Replacement and Computer Assisted Surgery. Stryker International. 3/4/09.
Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks. Good Samaritan Hospital Nurses Symposium. 11/06/09
Orthopedic Surgery and the Weekend Warrior. Los Angeles
Athletic Club. 5/19/10Foot and Ankle Arthritis. Arthritis Health Day. Good Samaritan Hospital. 7/24/10.
Ankle Arthritis. California Hospital Medical Center. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. 08/06/10.
Advancements in Orthopaedics: Total Knee Replacement and Computer Assisted Surgery. Stryker International. 7/28/10. Foot and Ankle Arthritis. Arthritis Health Day. Good Samaritan Hospital. 4/16/11.
Common Foot and Ankle Problems for the Primary Care Physician. California Medical Center. Grand Rounds. 4/08/11.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lower Extremity Arthritis. Guest Lecturer. Occupational Therapy. Cal State Dominguez Hills. 6/08/11.
Postoperative Management of Total Knee Replacement Patients. Country Villa Rehabilitation Center. 12/1/11.
Advances in Total Knee Replacement. Smith and Nephew. 12/7/11.
Guest Lecturer. Occupational Therapy. Cal State Dominguez Hills. 6/20/12.
Advances in Surgical Dressings. Speaker. Convatec. 9/5/12.
Advances in Total Knee Replacement. Speaker. Stryker International. 11/7/12.
What is Your Fitness IQ? Speaker. St. Vincent Symposium for School Nurses. 5/8/13.
Advances in Hip and Knee Replacements. Good Samaritan Community Outreach. Glendale, CA. 5/9/13.
Ankle Arthritis for the Primary Care Doctor. Small Bone Innovations. Beverly Hills, CA. 5/22/13.
Advances in Arthritis Treatment. Silver Lake Senior Center. Silver lake, CA. 7/12/13.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip, Knee, and Ankle Arthritis.
Guest Lecturer. Occupational Therapy. Cal State Dominguez Hills. 8/6/13.
Advances in Hip and Knee Arthritis. Los Angeles Council For Aging. Good Samaritan Hospital. 9/14/13.
MEDIA
Care of the Foot and Ankle. Radio Manila. Consultant,
Orthopaedic Surgeon. Health segment of one hour international radio talk show. Dec 2006.
Governor Schwarzenegger recovering from surgery. KABC-TV Los Angeles evening news. Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dec 2006. Bunion Surgery. Webcast. YouTube. Educational Video. Outlining the Pros and Cons of Bunion Surgery. 2007.
What Happens Next: When a Bone Breaks. Banner Caswell Productions. Television documentary. Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Veria channel. Dish network. Dec 2007.
Galing Pinoy. Asian Journal Media. Newspaper article outlining accomplishments of outstanding Filipino-American citizens. Feb 2009.
Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacements. Balita America. The Filipino Channel. May 2009.
HONORS
SuperDoctors Los Angeles 2013.
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor 2012-2013
PROFESSIONAL
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2000-date
MEMBERSHIPS American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society 2004-date
Piedmont Orthopaedic Society 2006-date
California Orthopaedic Association
2007-2009
COMMUNITY 2008-2010 Los Angeles Marathon Medical Team
2008-2010 National Youth Leadership Forum Volunteer Speaker Jan 2010 Medical Mission. California Medical Center. San Fernando, La Union, Philippines.
