The Joint Replacement Center at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento remains at the leading edge of patient care by investing in the latest technology proven to improve patient outcomes.

Computer assisted technology for joint replacement combines computer technology, cameras and instruments to help surgeons align bones and joint implants with exceptional accuracy. The cameras and detailed information available provide doctors with far greater ability to see and understand structure and mechanics than is possible with the naked eye. The system also enables surgeons to check alignment and positioning throughout the procedure to ensure a better fit between joint, bones and ligaments.

Physician Education
The Joint Replacement Center at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has partnered with DePuy, a manufacturer of one of the leading computer assisted joint replacement surgical systems, to create a Learning Center to educate physicians from our community and beyond in the advances in joint replacement technology.

More information about De Puy’s Ci™ System is available on their Web site: www.jointreplacement.com.

Surgeon Profiles
Total joint replacement or revision surgery using computer assisted technology is available through SMCS and is performed by the following surgeons:

William L. Bargar, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and a pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. After earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Ohio State and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Delaware, Dr. Bargar completed his medical education at Ohio State. His additional training includes a surgical residency and internship at Riverside Medical Hospital, an orthopaedic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University and a fellowship in biomechanics and joint replacement at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 733-5066. View profile.

Thomas J. Blumenfeld, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement, revision and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and hip. Dr. Blumenfeld received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at New England Medical Center and his internship at Santa Barbara College Hospital. In addition, he underwent fellowship training under William L. Bargar, M.D. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 733-5066. View profile.

David B. Coward, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience in surgery of the knee. Dr. Coward received his medical education at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, followed by residency training at University of California, Davis Medical Center. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 454-6677. View profile.

Mark E. Endicott, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on knee and shoulder problems and total joint replacement. Dr. Endicott completed his medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine and his residency training at University of California, Davis Medical Center. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 733-8710. View profile.

Jeffrey Kaufmann, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in sports medicine. He completed his medical education at Cornell University Medical College, followed by orthopaedic residency training at the Hospital for Joint Disease, Orthopaedic Institute New York. Dr. Kaufman also completed a sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California and serves as the team physician for Sacramento City College and Sacramento Capitals professional tennis team. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 454-6677. View profile.

Randall K. Schaefer, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and physician for the U.S. Ski Team. After receiving his medical education at George Washington University , Washington, D.C., Dr. Schaefer completed his residency training at Washington University, St. Louis, MO and his internship at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 454-7500. View profile.

Steven Schule, M.D. is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon. He earned his medical doctorate degree at University of Southern California School of Medicine, followed by residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Hawaii. Dr Schule also completed a fellowship in hip and knee replacement at Harvard Medical School. He is a member of Sutter Medical Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 731-7800. View profile.

Scott G. Smith, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in fracture management, sports medicine/arthroscopy and total joint reconstruction. He received his medical education at University of California, Los Angeles and his residency training at University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles. Dr. Smith also completed fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma. He is a member of Sutter Medical Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 731-7800. View profile.

David W. Tai, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and trauma surgeon. Dr. Tai received his medical education and residency training at Michigan State University, followed by fellowship training in reconstruction surgery at University of Arizona. He is a member of Sutter Independent Physicians Group. For referral information, call his office at (916) 733-8710. View profile. Back to top.