Skip to main content
UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals:   San Francisco | Oakland
UCSF Logo
  • UCSF Logo
  • Home
  • Find a Doctor
      • Find a Doctor

      • Meet Our Doctors

      • Second Opinion

  • Medical Services
      • Clinics & Programs

      • Request an Appointment

      • Clinical Trials

  • CME
      • Continuing Medical Education

  • Refer a Patient
      • Refer a Patient

      • Refer a Pediatrics Patient

      • Transfer a Patient

      • Request a Consultation

      • UCSF MD Link

UCSF MedConnection

Resources from leading medical experts from UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals

Search by:

  • SPECIALTY
      • CANCER

      • DERMATOLOGY

      • ENDOCRINE SURGERY

      • FETAL TREATMENT

      • CARDIOLOGY & HEART SURGERY

      • NEUROLOGY

      • NEUROSURGERY

      • STROKE CENTER

      • OPHTHALMOLOGY

      • ORTHOPEDICS

      • OTOLARYNGOLOGY

      • PEDIATRICS

      • PEDIATRIC BRAIN CENTER

      • PEDIATRIC HEART CENTER

      • PULMONOLOGY

      • SPINE

      • UROLOGY

      • WOMEN'S HEALTH

Elly LaRoque, MD

Elly LaRoque, MD

Dr. Elly LaRoque is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, who specializes in arthroscopy, rehabilitation of the knee and shoulder, sports injuries in all age groups and all levels – from recreational to elite athletes.

Most recently, Dr. LaRoque has practiced at Golden Gate Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. LaRoque also serves as team physician at the Academy of Art University and for Stuart Hall Football.

Dr. LaRoque’s clinical research interests include the study of gender differences in the patellofemoral joint before and after lateral retinacular release; testing cadaver knees on a custom loading jig and measured joint reactive forces, contact pressures, and contact areas; and performing geometric analysis of the patellofemoral joint using MRI.

View Full Profile

View Profile


Related Videos

A Shoulder to Cry On: Primary Care for Patients Complaining of Shoulder Pain Video

A Shoulder to Cry On: Primary Care for Patients Complaining of Shoulder Pain

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Elly LaRoque, MD, breaks down the three most common types of shoulder injury to facilitate efficient diagnosis and clarify treatment options.

Additional Links

  • Refer a Patient

  • Find a Doctor

  • Medical Services

  • Clinical Trials

  • Continuing Medical Education

This Video Content is available for informational and educational purposes only. UCSF does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content. The Regents of the University of California and its officers, agents or employees (UCSF) will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties. The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site.

©2002 - 2021 The Regents of The University of California