Gary Arends, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
ChildNet Member
Valley Childrens Medical Group Doctor
Locations
Valley Children's Hospital
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93636
Olivewood Specialty Care Center
1190 Olivewood Dr Ste A
Merced, CA 95348
Spruce Specialty Care Center
1125 E. Spruce Ave, Ste 101
Fresno, CA 93720
About Me
Dr. Gary Arends joined Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group as a non-operative pediatric orthopaedist in May 2011.
In his role, Dr. Arends works closely with pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in treating congenital deformities of the upper and lower extremities, spinal disorders, sports-related injuries, neuromuscular diseases and other conditions.
Dr. Arends is board certified in primary care sports medicine. Prior to his current role, he was in private practice for eight years in primary care sports medicine and non-operative orthopaedics in the greater Los Angeles area.
An Ironman triathlete and a former All-American in track and field, Dr. Arends has worked with numerous colleges, universities, high schools and semiprofessional teams around the country as a team physician or consultant.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, Osteopathic Physician and Surgeons of California, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Association, and American Academy of Family Physicians.
Education
Residency:
Metro Health Hospital
Medical School:
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship:
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Fellowship:
Sparrow Health System, Michigan State University
Languages
English