John Eakin, MD
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About John Eakin, MD
John Eakin, MD, believes that everyone deserves access to state-of-the-art health care to help them stay healthy and active. He is committed to providing comprehensive care that blends advanced medical expertise with personalized attention. By fostering open communication and mutual trust with patients, Dr. Eakin ensures they actively share in the decision-making of their treatment plans.
He prioritizes non-operative interventions aiming to restore function and alleviate pain through therapies tailored to each individual’s needs. When surgical interventions become necessary, Dr. Eakin approaches each procedure with precision and care, striving for the best possible outcomes and a swift return to activity. His ultimate goal is to partner with patients throughout their journey – from diagnosis through recovery – supporting them to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Eakin received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and his orthopedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas. Dr. Eakin also completed a sports medicine fellowship through Barton Health in California.
Outside of work, Dr. Eakin enjoys spending time with friends and family, skiing, snowboarding, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking and traveling to new places.
Special Interests
- Arthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee
- Cartilage injuries
- Fracture care
- Joint preservation
- Knee and kneecap instability
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder pain