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Education & Certifications
- Medical Education: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (1986) NY
- Residency: Hospital For Special Surgery Hand Surgery Fellowship (1991) NY
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (1994)
- Fellowship: University Hospital (1992) CO
- Fellowship: University Hosp-Co (1992) CO
- Internship: Lenox Hill Hospital (1987) NY
Publications
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Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a standard incision or a mini-incision.
Woolson, S. T., Mow, C. S., Syquia, J. F., Lannin, J. V., & Schurman, D. J. (2004). Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a standard incision or a mini-incision. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 86-A(7), 1353–58. -
Comparison of scars from total hip replacements done with a standard or a mini-incision
Mow, C. S., Woolson, S. T., Ngarmukos, S. G., Park, E. H., & Lorenz, H. P. (2005). Comparison of scars from total hip replacements done with a standard or a mini-incision. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (441), 80–85. -
High revision rate after total elbow arthroplasty with a linked semiconstrained device.
Patil, N., Cheung, E. V., & Mow, C. S. (2009). High revision rate after total elbow arthroplasty with a linked semiconstrained device. Orthopedics, 32(5), 321-? -
Age at onset-dependent presentations of premature hip osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, or Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in a single family, consequent upon a p.Gly1170Ser mutation of COL2A1
Su, P., Li, R., Liu, S., Zhou, Y., Wang, X., Patil, N., … Wang, Y. (2008). Age at onset-dependent presentations of premature hip osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, or Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in a single family, consequent upon a p.Gly1170Ser mutation of COL2A1. ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, 58(6), 1701–6. -
Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a standard incision or a mini-incision
Woolson, S. T., Mow, C. S., Syquia, J. F., Lannin, J. V., & Schurman, D. J. (2004). Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a standard incision or a mini-incision. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 86A(7), 1353–58. -
Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Clinical and Bench
Lee, M. S., Freiberg, A., Klauser, W., Mow, C. S., & Kim, S.-Y. (2013). Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Clinical and Bench. SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL, 134786. -
Polyethylene Wear Particle Induced Osteolysis in Total Hip Replacement
Patil, N., Jin, W.-tao, & Mow, C. S. (2008). Polyethylene Wear Particle Induced Osteolysis in Total Hip Replacement. MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL, 2(1), 1–7. -
Dual Mobility in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Biomechanics, Indications and Complications-Current Concepts
Patil, N., Deshmane, P., Deshmukh, A., & Mow, C. (2021). Dual Mobility in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Biomechanics, Indications and Complications-Current Concepts. INDIAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS.
Practice Locations
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Los Gatos Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Los Gatos
555 Knowles Drive, Suite 201
Los Gatos , CA 95032
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Patient Reviews
(69 reviews)
The doctor was extremely thorough.
Dr. Mow was attentive, personable and VERY knowledgeable.
He is very pleasant, extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and provides care to resolve issues.
Dr Mow was very competent and friendly. The reception staff is very snappy borderline rude
Dr. Mau is an excellent physician and the consummate professional!
Great physician. Very happy with him.
Dr Mow did my right hip replacement 18 years ago and now I need my left hip replaced and I’m extremely happy he will be doing it. He’s amazing. I never have had an issue in the 18 years of the replacement.
Dr. Mow was very caring, knowledgable, a good listener and seems to have an excellent background in his speciality. Good communicator.
He has been my physician for 19+ years and has never failed to deliver excellent care.
DR. MOW IS A VERY KIND DR. AND EXPLAINS IN DETAIL A PATIENT CAN UNDERSTAND
Dr. Mow is the very best doctor. I’m so thrilled too have looked him up as he was actually my first choice to perform my right knee replacement. Unfortunately he was traveling educating others about surgery
He is thorough, provides images of the test performed and asks if you understand what he communicating. And, he will be following up with the surgeon who will be doing the surgery who is the best in the Bay Area, Dr. Alexander Sah.
Thank you Dr. Mow
Very much appreciate Dr. Mow's thoroughness and expertise.
Appreciation Dr. Mao taking the time to explain verbally the details.
Dr. Mow is excellent! I wish he had done my TKR that was poorly aligned. He is the most knowledgeable doctor I have talked to about the issue and I have talked to many. He explained things thoroughly and he has a lovely manner as well. There should be more doctors like Dr. Mow. Bravo for this doctor!
Dr. Mow is absolutely great.
Excellent resssuring visit with Dr. Mow.
Dr. Mow is an exceptional doctor! Every doctor should to him as a role model.
listens well and provides excellent advice
Dr. Mow builds excellent rapport and is very thorough. He really wanted me to see what has occurred in the MRI and understand his perspective short and long term. Just what I wanted.
Excellent service
Both my husband and I have seen Dr. Christopher Mow for many years. Dr. Mow performed a successful hip replacement on my left hip 10 years ago. In 2020, he was not available to perform the 2nd hip replacement on my right hip. However, he referred me to another surgeon which went well. I now see Dr. Mow annually for a checkup on both hips. I highly recommend Dr. Mow.
Dr. Mow is outstandingly professional, knowledgeable and kind.
Very positive respected doctor
on-time pleasant environment and staff
Took the time to explain what was going on with my knees, outlined possible options. Did not feel rushed.
Dr Mow was very professional, caring, and listened
Dr.Mow was very thorough and informative
DR. MOW IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD
He is a good listening doctor
Dr Mow is the best. He has a fantastic memory and cares so very much for his patients
Dr. Mow is very thorough in his examination and explanation of x-rays.
Dr. Mow spent time examining, going over x-rays, explaining, and suggesting the possibility of an injection to relieve pain. I really appreciate his throughness and the time he spent addressing my concerns.
Dr. Mow was exceptional in terms of making sure I understood what the MRI said and his recommendations.
He's great.
A very professional staff from start to finish !
I respect him and he gets my highest recommendation.
Wonderful doctor and staff.
Dr Mow is very good.
Dr Mow has been a very good doctor to me.
Dr. Mow is great
Dr. Mow is warm and patient, he’s the best doctor I’ve ever had, I’m lucky.
The personal I was very helpful
Dr. Mow, is always concerned & helpful with any issues I have.
Very happy to do so. Dr. Mow is a very knowledgeable and an example of a professional care provider.
I have recommended Dr. Mow many times since my knee replacements in 2008.
All great!
Proud of the service provided.
I have referred several people to Dr. Mow.
Yes, I would recommend this provider to other people.
Dr Mow was outstanding
I would recommend Dr Mow with total confidence
Dr. Mow performed hip replacement surgery on my left hip six years ago. Dr. Mow was very effective as a surgeon & provided excellent follow up care after the surgery.
excellent doctor
Dr. Mow has performed 2 hip surgeries on me and 2 knee replacements for my husband - Dr. Mow is an outstanding doctor and personable and approachable as well.
Dr. Mow is an amazing doctor. He really cares about his patients.
Have recommended him and he's been seen by my cousin. He has been extremely helpful with medications, explanations re: care and never makes me feel rushed. Dr. Mow also goes "above and beyond" and has my complete confidence.
Dr. Mow is an all-star. I've been with Dr. Mow for quite some times, I travel a long distance to receive his care and I don't regret it. It can take up to two hours, depending on traffic.
Being new to the Stanford Medical Community I have had only very good experiences, except once, but the problem is gone!
My admiration and appreciation for Dr. Mow is boundless. I think the world of him.
Dr Mow is a wonderful physician and would highly recommend him to family and friends. I was referred to him by my SOAR physician.
Dr Mow is a great guy.
Dr. Mow is one of the finest doctors and individuals I have ever met.
Dr Mow is an exceptional gentleman and physician. It's an honor to be his patient.
I have recommended Dr.Mow to several people, and I could not be happier with care I receive from him and April.
Christopher Mow is the best! I've referred my friend to him for knee issues. I've had 2 total hip replacements performed by Dr. Mow and I wouldn't have chosen anyone else, regardless of distance to travel to his office.
I have been a patient of Dr. Mow's since 2004. I have referred several friends to him and feel very lucky to be in his care.
Dr. Mow is excellent!
I have a very high degree of confidence in Dr. Mow and his staff! I have been his patient for over nine years. I have recommended him several times.
Dr. Mow is an EXCELLENT doctor and I would follow him wherever he had his practice.
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