The Hip Resurfacing Program team at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation consists of two certified surgeons who perform this innovative procedure: James Hartford, M.D. and John Lannin, M.D., two physician assistants: Lisa Carpenter, P.A., and Rob Crenshaw, P.A., two registered nurses: Tuyet Flink, R.N., and Nancy Stauffacher, R.N., and a nurse educator and specialist in the area of hip resurfacing: Cynthia Riepling, R.N. The entire team works closely together to ensure a streamlined process and pleasant patient experience.

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