Dr. Gautam Malhotra, MD

Orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, Laguna Woods, CA

Dr. Gautam Malhotra is an orthopedic surgeon focused on hand and upper extremity surgery at South County Orthopedic Specialists.

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

At a glance

Focus

Hand and upper extremity surgery

Languages

English

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About Dr. Malhotra

Dr. Malhotra is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on hand and upper extremity surgery. Medical school was at the University of Chicago Pritzker School, finishing in 2010. An orthopedic surgery internship and residency followed at University of Chicago Medical Center, finishing in 2015.

A fellowship in surgery of the hand at the same medical center ended in 2016. Dr. Malhotra joined South County Orthopedic Specialists in May 2025. Patients are seen at the Laguna Woods office of the practice.

Dr. Malhotra is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center and Orange Coast Medical Center.

Membership and fees

South County Orthopedic Specialists offers affordable orthopedic care for self-pay patients.

Services

Hand surgery Upper extremity surgery

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

University of Chicago Pritzker School (2010)

Residency

Orthopaedic surgery internship and residency, University of Chicago Medical Center (2015)

Fellowship

Surgery of the hand, University of Chicago Medical Center (2016)

License

California Verify with the Medical Board of California

NPI

1811298045

Hospital and practice affiliations

South County Orthopedic Specialists, Laguna Woods office

Saddleback Medical Center

Orange Coast Medical Center

Location

24331 El Toro Rd, #200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

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Where did Dr. Malhotra train?

Dr. Malhotra completed medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School in 2010. The orthopedic surgery internship and residency were at University of Chicago Medical Center, finishing in 2015. A fellowship in surgery of the hand there ended in 2016.