• Sports & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

  • Board-certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (1989)

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

  • Qualified Medical Examiner for Workers' Comp. Injuries

 

Roger D. Dainer, D.O.

Dr. Dainer joined the Tri-Valley Orthopedic group in 1990, after 10 years of U.S. Naval Service.   As a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, he treats patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems.  He has developed a special interest and expertise in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee.  He is also a highly respected Qualified Medical Evaluator/Agreed Medical Evaluator (QME/AME), with considerable experience in evaluation and treatment of Workers’ Compensation injuries.

Education

  • Undergraduate: B.S., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

  • Medical School: D.O., Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

  • Internship & Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, CA

Additional Information

As a sports enthusiast, Dr. Dainer is able to use his personal knowledge in treating sports injuries. Among other activities, he regularly plays golf and works out at a local health club. Additionally, he is very involved in equestrian activities. His daughter and wife ride competitively in dressage and eventing at a National level.  Prior to beginning his career as an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Dainer was a professional musician and continues to be an audio enthusiast. Living on a ranch, his weekends are full with activities such as driving tractor, mending fences and generalized farm work. His newest interest is Wing, or Clay Shooting. For over 15 years, he and his family have made the Tri-Valley community their home.

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