Orthopaedics
Ralph Venuto, M.D.
Newport Beach, CA
Dr. Ralph J. Venuto is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, with expertise in knee and shoulder disorders. He treats conditions such as ligament injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, arthritis, and sports injuries using advanced techniques including knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, meniscus repair, ligament reconstruction, viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and stem cell therapy. Practicing his entire orthopedic career in Ne
55+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University — M.D., 1967
- New York Presbyterian Hospital — Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
- Columbia University's College / New York Presbyterian Hospital — Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
- UCLA Medical Center — Residency, General Surgery
- UCLA — Internship
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCI Health
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Languages
English, Spanish, Greek, Modern (1453-)
Experience
55+ years in practice