Dr. Velyvis joins Peninsula Orthopedic Associates

Peninsula Orthopedic Associates is pleased to announce that Dr. John Velyvis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined our team. Dr. Velyvis is our specialist for hip and knee replacements and non-surgical management of pain and swelling due to arthritis and other injuries.

He is the premier robotic knee and hip surgeon in the Bay area. A graduate of Harvard and Columbia, and the Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedic fellowship program, Dr. Velyvis’ specialized training, skills, and expertise offer San Francisco Bay Area patients improved outcomes over the conventional total and partial knee and hip replacements.

Robotic-assisted partial knee resurfacing is an innovative treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement is an outpatient alternative to total knee replacement, for patients who desire an improved quality of life, improved function, reduced pain, and rapid recovery. Robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery is a cutting-edge procedure for adults with end-stage osteoarthritis, and reduces hospital stays from 3 days for conventional total knee to hours, and is especially favored by athletes and more active patients with mild to moderate arthritis pain.

Robotic-assisted total and partial joint replacements are minimally invasive, and bone and tissue sparing. The robot does not control the procedure, rather it assists Dr. Veyvis during the procedure providing improved accuracy and precision.

Use of a robotic system provides optimal results: a more natural feeling joint, shorter surgery times, less pain, shorter hospital stays, faster rehabilitation, lower risks of complications, smaller incisions, improved implant longevity, and better functional outcomes when compared to conventional knee surgery.

Patients in the San Francisco Bay area will appreciate Dr. Velyvis’ expertise with these state-of-the-art treatment options that achieve improved patient outcomes with new hips and knees that feel and perform as a healthy, native joint once again.

Welcome, Dr. Velyvis!