David J. Jupina, M.D.

Dr. Jupina joined the Tri-Valley Orthopedic group in 1998.  In addition to his busy orthopedic and sports medicine practice, he is currently team physician for our local Foothill High School athletes, and Orthopedic Surgery Consultant to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, CA. He performs surgery at both ValleyCare hospitals (in Pleasanton and Livermore) as well as at San Ramon Regional Medical Center.

Education

• Undergraduate: B.S., University of Southern California

• Medical School: M.D., University of Southern California

• Residency in Orthopedics: St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco

Additional background

Dr. Jupina is a Bay Area native, born and raised in the Hayward area and a graduate of Moreau High School. After completing his undergraduate studies and medical school training in Southern California, he returned to the Bay Area and completed his orthopedic training at the San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program based at St. Mary's Medical Center.

As both a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Jupina has a special interest in Sports Medicine.  He has developed special expertise in ACL injuries in athletes, always with emphasis on the most current treatment options available. Most recently he has specialized in the anterior approach for hip replacement surgery.

Dr. Jupina enjoys being the team physician for Foothill High School's football team in Pleasanton.  He and his wife are the busy parents of five young children, residing in the Pleasanton Community. He is an active physician and father, and when time permits, he enjoys playing golf.