Curriculum Vitae | Dr. Kendall S. Wagner, M.D.

Curriculum Vitae

Bringing over three decades of distinguished medical and orthopedic expertise to every Med-Legal case.

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Background & Dedication

A Reputation for Clinical Integrity

Dr. Wagner enjoys a reputation as one of the truly “straight-shooters” in orthopedic medicine in the Southern California area. With extensive experience in both medical malpractice and personal injury cases for plaintiff and defense, his objective, evidence-based approach makes him a highly respected figure in the medical-legal community.

Education & Training

University Education

1970 B.A. Zoology — University of California, Santa Barbara.

1974 M.S. Physiology — University of Southern California.

1978 M.D. Medicine — University of Southern California.

Medical Training

1978 - 1979 Surgical Internship — Los Angeles County – USC Medical Center.

1979 - 1983 Orthopedic Surgery Residency — Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles County – USC Medical Center.

1983 - 1984 Post-Graduate Fellowship — Lower Extremity Rehabilitation and Adult Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Orthopedic Practice.

Experience & Honors

Professional Practice

1984 - 2016 Private Practice — Fullerton Orthopaedic Surgery Center Group.

2016 - Present Med-Legal Consultation — Kendall S. Wagner, M.D. Expert orthopedic evaluation, detailed objective case analysis, and authoritative witness testimony.

Leadership & Awards

Award Lowman Award — Best Resident Research Papers, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, LA County – USC Medical Center.

President Orange County Chapter — Western Orthopedic Association.

Chairman Ethics Committee — Orange County Medical Association.

Chief Roles Chief of Surgery & Chief of Staff — St. Jude Medical Center.