Dr. Lamont Cardon
Dr. Lamont Cardon is from Phoenix, Arizona, and came to the Bay Area on a football scholarship to UC Berkeley, where he earned his degree in Microbiology and Immunology. After a year of research at UCSF, he received his M.D. from The Chicago Medical School and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, with additional training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
He completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the prestigious CV Starr Hand Surgery Center in New York, with further microsurgical and pediatric hand training in Italy, Japan, and at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Dr. Cardon has volunteered extensively in global outreach, providing orthopaedic and reconstructive care in Bhutan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Philippines, India, and Haiti. He continues to combine advanced surgical expertise with humanitarian service, improving access to care for patients worldwide.
He practices primarily at the Surgery Center of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and the Alta Bates Campus. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor Emeritus at UCSF and serves on the Orthopaedic staff at Alameda Health System–Highland Hospital.
Our Mission
Dr. Lamont Cardon is dedicated to providing expert orthopedic and hand surgery with precision, compassion, and integrity. Having performed over 8,000 procedures worldwide, his mission is to restore mobility and improve lives through advanced upper extremity care, minimally invasive techniques, fracture management, complex reconstructions, and global medical outreach. He combines decades of surgical experience with a deep commitment to serving patients in the Bay Area and beyond.
Specialized Treatment for Upper Extremity Fractures: Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder
Your Guide to Treatment, Recovery, and Ongoing Care
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Surgeries
Procedures and Surgical Videos
Dupuytren’s Contracture Needle Aponeurotomy
A minimally invasive, in-office procedure used to treat Dupuytren’s contracture — a hand condition in which thickened fascia beneath the skin causes the fingers to bend into a flexed, contracted position.
Subluxing Ulnar Nerve
This surgical video demonstrates a subluxing ulnar nerve. At this stage of the procedure, the ulnar nerve has already been fully decompressed within the cubital tunnel. However, when the elbow is flexed, the nerve displaces from its groove and subluxes over the medial epicondyle.
Trigger Finger Release
A minimally invasive, in-office percutaneous procedure that releases the A1 pulley of the ring finger to relieve triggering and restore smooth tendon motion.
Dr. Cardon is a trusted orthopedic surgeon
Patient Testimonials
I broke my wrist and was referred to Dr. Cardon. From the first moment we met, he inspired confidence. He thoroughly explained my x-rays and why he thought surgery was the best option; he fully disclosed the pain factor after the surgery (which turned out exactly how he described it), and his post-op care is wonderful. He called me the day after surgery to talk about my recovery (after putting in a titanium plate), and told me I could take off the velcro splint right away if I wanted. I did just that and haven’t looked back. No splint meant starting basic finger mobility exercises right away, and hand therapy a week later…
Leslie B
A friend just asked me to recommend an orthopedist and I realized I never wrote a review for Dr. Cardon. He is the best. I had him fix my elbow and later a finger break. He has operated on me several times and I have had excellent outcomes AND he is super pleasant and explains everything thoroughly and he gives you options, too. He is super low key and professional and is just a phenomenal physician.
What’s left to be said? Dr. Cardon is competent and confident. He tells you exactly what he is going to do, then does it.
I had the carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgeries the same day. The day of the surgery, everything is a little hazy, but by the next day, I was on an airplane home to Hawaii.
I can’t imagine a doctor with a more congenial bedside manner, and who spends more time with his patients – but at the end of the day, that’s just the icing on the cake. Talent and skill are paramount. Dr. Cardon stands as a paragon of medical and interpersonal talent.
Trusted Expertise in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery
Dr. Lamont Cardon is a board-certified orthopedic specialist with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity injuries, including fractures of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder and clavicle. He has special expertise in both acute wrist fractures and complex wrist fracture reconstructions, combining precision techniques with individualized treatment planning. His expertise in fracture management, minimally invasive techniques, and patient-centered recovery ensures the highest standard of care for every patient.
Committed to excellence and continuing education, Dr. Cardon remains at the forefront of orthopedic innovation to provide the best possible outcomes. Trust your recovery to a board-certified expert in orthopedic and fracture care
orthopedic and medical volunteering
Giving Back Through Expert Orthopedic Care
Surgical Outreach
Dr. Lamont Cardon has participated in orthopedic surgical missions, providing expert care for patients with fractures and musculoskeletal injuries in underserved communities.
Fracture Treatment and Recovery Support
Through his volunteer work, Dr. Cardon has treated complex fractures, restored mobility for patients without access to advanced orthopedic care, and helped build sustainable recovery programs abroad.
Community Education and Training
Beyond surgery, Dr. Cardon has contributed to training local medical teams in best practices for orthopedic injury management and post-surgical rehabilitation, empowering communities to improve long-term patient outcomes
