California Pacific Orthopaedics
Led by Dr. Keith C. Donatto, MD. Orthopaedic surgeon
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About California Pacific Orthopaedics
California Pacific Orthopaedics, a private orthopaedic practice in San Francisco, explicitly offers stature lengthening, described on its own site as a cosmetic procedure to increase overall height. Keith C. Donatto, MD, and Philip B. Kaiser, MD, both orthopaedic surgeons, are the named physicians. The site refers generically to internal lengthening nails and external fixators without naming a device brand, so none is recorded under methods.
A limited public record is why this is a tier 3 listing: the cosmetic claim rests on the practice's own service description and independent corroboration is thin. The practice's high Google rating covers the whole orthopaedic practice rather than the lengthening service, so it is not shown. Scope is adult, reconstructive and cosmetic. Neither a price nor an international patient service is published, and no lengthening-specific reviews are on record.
Adult, reconstructive and cosmetic. Independent corroboration is thin. The practice's high Google rating covers the whole orthopaedic practice, not the lengthening service, so it is not shown. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
The practice explicitly offers stature lengthening, described on its own site as a cosmetic procedure to increase overall height. The service page now also lists a third team member, Benna Ames, PA-C, MPH, alongside the two surgeons. Both surgeons' own bio pages frame their practice as foot-and-ankle-centered; Kaiser's OrthoCarolina fellowship training explicitly names "lower extremity deformity including limb lengthening" as a focus area.
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Common questions about California Pacific Orthopaedics
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate California Pacific Orthopaedics?
Across independent platforms California Pacific Orthopaedics holds Google 4.9/5 (1,600 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at California Pacific Orthopaedics?
California Pacific Orthopaedics does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does California Pacific Orthopaedics offer?
California Pacific Orthopaedics has not publicly listed which lengthening device it uses. Ask directly — the device (internal nail vs external frame) changes cost, recovery and risk profile.
What does recovery look like after surgery at California Pacific Orthopaedics?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. The clinic has not published which device it uses, and the recovery curve depends on it — internal nails and external frames differ materially.
Does California Pacific Orthopaedics treat international patients?
California Pacific Orthopaedics did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was California Pacific Orthopaedics verified for this directory?
California Pacific Orthopaedics is listed at Tier 3 — limited public data was available when we listed it. We hold 8 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 3 — limited data
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Languages at consultation
- English
Verification covers: named surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, methods offered, public-facing website, and regulatory status. We re-verify quarterly. If a clinic fails a re-verification, we add an editorial note or demote its tier — we do not quietly remove it.
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