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Dr. Robert Klapper, M.D. is a leader in minimally invasive surgical technique, and holds nine patents on specially designed instruments used in the procedure. Dr. Klapper was the orthopedic consultant to the TV show “ER,” and is the co-host of ESPN Radio’s Weekend Warrior. A graduate of Columbia University, Dr. Klapper is also a writer, sculptor, and surfer!
Revolution in Knee Surgery!
Dr. Klapper has developed a new, minimally invasive technique which vastly improves hip and knee surgery! 
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Dr. Klapper on ABC7 Eyewitness News
Dr. Klapper appeared on ABC7 Eyewitness News to give his insight into Matthew Stafford’s thumb injury.
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Mychal Thompson
Former player and Lakers analyst Mychal Thompson, another happy hip patient. View here.
Klapper Vision: Anthony Davis Injury
Dr. Klapper described Anthony Davis’ gluteus maximus contusion on “Klapper Vision” with Mason & Ireland on ESPNLA 710.
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Dr. Klapper on ESPN First Take
Dr. Klapper appeared on ESPN First Take with Stephen A. Smith, Will Cain, and Max Kellerman. View here.
Double Hip Replacement Patient Wins Competition
After Dr. Klapper replaced both of her hips, Greta Pontarelli took first place in the Pole Art Italy 2019 Masters 50+ competition!
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Dr. Klapper Quoted in The Wall Street Journal Article on Tiger Woods
Dr. Klapper comments on Tiger Woods’ use of ibuprofen for back pain in The Wall Street Journal article published on May 8th. Read the article here.
Knee replacement patient returns to activity pain-free
After receiving knee replacement surgery, Bill Karp calls Dr. Klapper the “best orthopedic surgeon on the planet.” Read his testimonial here.
Patient says having Dr. Klapper’s hip surgery is the “best decision he ever made”
Listen to a 70 year old patient’s enthusiastic recommendation of Dr. Klapper’s revolutionary hip surgery on ESPN radio’s Thompson & Trudell Show.
Dr. Klapper Featured in New Article in the Los Angeles Times “The California Sunday Magazine”
Read the article detailing how he translated his expertise into a career as a sports radio personality. Read more.
Illustration by Matt Corbin
Dr. Klapper: “Derrick Rose Is Not Finished”
Dr. Klapper discussed Derrick Rose’s injury and recovery in detail on Fox Sports Live.
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New Video: Hans & Franz Call Out Dr. Klapper!
Recently on Fox Sports Fantasy Football Uncensored, Hans & Franz had a message for Dr. Klapper! Watch the video.
Dr. Klapper has co-authored the books, Heal Your Knees and Heal Your Hips, which contain advice about how to avoid surgery and what do if surgery is needed.
Read more about them here.
Read about Dr. Klapper’s passion to create in the Beverly Hills Times article, “The Artist’s Touch: Orthopedic Surgeon by Day... Sculptor by Night...” Read more.
