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Laura Sonoda, M.D.
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists, Inc
Orthopedics
Pleasanton, San Ramon, Tracy
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.8
169 Ratings
80 Comments
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. She enjoys treating a broad spectrum of conditions from carpal tunnel and arthritis to complex reconstruction, arthroscopy, and fracture care. She has several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
4.8
169 Ratings
80 Comments
Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. She enjoys treating a broad spectrum of conditions from carpal tunnel and arthritis to complex reconstruction, arthroscopy, and fracture care. She has several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
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Dr. Laura Sonoda is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. She enjoys treating a broad spectrum of conditions from carpal tunnel and arthritis to complex reconstruction, arthroscopy, and fracture care. She has several publications describing novel techniques, clinical review, and cadaver anatomical biomechanical studies.
During childhood Dr. Sonoda trained as a competitive gymnast and maintains an understanding of the mindset of an athlete. She is happy to return to her hometown to raise her own 3 young children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and traveling.
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She takes the time to listen to your concerns…
Unfortunately had a horrible experience during my wrist injection. Dr. Sonoda did not use the ultrasound that her assistant brought in to do my injection. She proceeded to examine my wrist and mark it with a pen. Upon inserting the needle and injecting I felt severe burning/shock like pain throughout my hand. I then went to the ER due to the pain and was told a nerve was hit which caused my symptoms. After the injection I asked the Dr what the ultrasound is for and she mentioned “confirmation”. Confirmation of what? To not own up to your mistake is infuriating, especially since she believed I would be stupid enough to believe I had a vasovagal response. I could see the look on her face when she looked at the ultrasound after the injection that she knew she messed up and then proceeded to use it on my wrist for nothing and lie her way out of her mistake.
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Very kind & informative
Dr. Sonoda was a breath of fresh air. I was getting a second opinion on an injury I had. Loved her bedside manner, her explanations, her patience, her thoroughness. Definitely will be seeing her in the future for my future needs.
Always thorough with explanations on what's going on with my injury and the paperwork and what to expect next steps moving forward. Thank you
Excellent care got my fi ger back up and running.
Two word great doctor!
Thanks for explaining my options and helping me understand.
One of the best Dr I have seen. Dr listens and expands treatments. Dr is a pro and she knows her stuff. A+