Dr. Herbert Mao
Dr. Herbert MaoDr. Herbert Mao earned his Bachelor of Science at the top of his class in kinesiology at California State University, Long Beach. His interests in studying biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation led him to participate in numerous research projects and laboratory simulations to improve human function. After college, he worked on a project that involved a filtration membrane for absorbing toxic metals. This concept later won an award at an Association for Environmental Health & Sciences conference.
Dr. Mao’s desire to restore anatomy and body biomechanics led him to pursue a degree in medicine at Campbell University in North Carolina, where he graduated with honors. During medical school, Dr. Mao focused his research at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center on access to joint replacement education and care in a rural setting. His training in an underserved region during medical school, as well as his passion for the musculoskeletal system, led him to complete orthopedic surgery training at Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency in Modesto, California, a region with a critical need for orthopedic services. He continued to conduct research and publish articles in The Journal of Orthopedic Experience & Innovation that investigated the regions of the country with different levels of access to orthopedic training and identified those in need of orthopedic care.
His interest in total joint replacement, via both anterior and posterior approaches to the total hip, led him to complete a manuscript that focused on using modular hip components to better restore patient anatomy. He has furthered his interest and expertise in anterior hip replacement by regularly attending conferences hosted by the AAHKS, AAOS, IMAC to educate himself and patients on the outcome of anterior hip replacements by gathering information from industry experts.
Dr. Mao specializes in providing total hip and knee treatment, including anterior hip replacement.
In his free time, Dr. Mao and his wife enjoy hiking, fishing, and international travel. They also enjoy advocating for a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.