MEET
DR TYLER CLARK
Orthopedic Surgeon
SPECIALTIES
LOCATIONS
Walnut Creek
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
WHERE
Can I See Dr Clark?
WALNUT CREEK REDWOOD
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
SERVICES
With Dr Clark
TENDINOPATHY ELBOW
FRACTURE CARE
Dr is skillful in Fracture Care which often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilizing it.
CARPAL TUNNEL
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand.
XIAFLEX
Xiaflex s a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Dupuytren’s contracture.
DR CLARK'S DME STORE
Dr Clark has identified a list of products you will need at your pre-operative visit to assist in your recovery following your surgery.
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About Dr Clark
Dr. Clark is excited to serve the practice where his medical journey began. As a Junior playing football at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, he suffered a broken leg during summer practice which sidelined him for the majority of the season. The high level of care he received from Muir Orthopaedic Specialists with both their professional staff and physical therapy team led him to pursue a career as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Dr. Clark’s education has included time training with and serving communities all over the country with various programs. He was fortunate to train as an orthopedic resident at the Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. This particular program is well known for its extensive experience in orthopaedic trauma at University Medical Center (formerly known as Charity Hospital). The Tulane orthopedic residency is also highly regarded for its strong sports medicine experience where Dr. Clark served as the team physician for Edna Karr High School, a member of the medical team for the Tulane University Division I Football and Men’s Basketball teams, a member of the medical team for Loyola University Division III Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and a part of the official medical team for the NCAA Sugar Bowl hosted at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Subsequent to his tenure at Tulane School of Medicine, Dr. Clark trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in Manhattan, New York. This world-famous hospital has been the #1 Orthopaedic Hospital for the last 10 years in U.S. News and World Report rankings. Here Dr. Clark completed his fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery where he had exposure to a wide array of hand maladies including trauma, microsurgery, brachial plexus, oncology, pediatric, arthroscopy, and all other routine hand problems. Throughout his tenure in the medical field he has also contributed to the specialty via several medical book chapters on the elbow joint.
In Dr. Clark’s spare time, he continues to enjoy covering local high school athletic programs, as well as all the activities and outdoor opportunities Northern California has to offer. Most of all, he is excited to have come full circle and now work side by side with his former treatment providers and mentors.
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Fellowship
- Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY 2019
- Hospital for Special Surgery
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Residency
- Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA 2018
- Tulane University School of Medicine
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Internship
- UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA 2013
- UC Davis Medical Center
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Medical School
- Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA 2012
- Tulane University School of Medicine
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College
- University of California at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 2007
- University of California at Santa Barbara
Reviews
About Dr Clark
I'm a patient of Dr Tyler Clark. I'm very pleased with his knowledge, professionalism and his bed side manner. The rest of the staff is very pleasant as well. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an orthopedic specialist.
Dr Clark is very kind, patient and friendly. I have seen him twice and left with a smile both times. Highly recommended
Dr. Tyler Clark is an excellent doctor!
Dr. Clark is awesome. This is the second surgery that he has performed on me (wrist & elbow) and his care and professionalism is phenomenal. I highly recommend him, an outstanding doctor !
Best service. Unexpected surprise for a hand surgery. Dr Clark is a pleasure and comforting Dr.
Good listener; clear explanations
Dr. Clark has been providing care for my shoulder injury for several years now. He takes very good care of me! Very knowledgeable and conservative. I appreciate that!
I've had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands. I think Dr. Tyler Clark did an excellent job in each. I would highly recommend him.
I feel really comfortable Dr Tyler all his team are really professional. Thank you..
Very quick and accurate.
Hurt my hand while out of town on a Monday. Got a referral for Dr Tyler Clark from my GP on the next day, Tuesday when I returned home. Dr Clark’s office got me an appointment immediately 2 days later. Very impressed with the exam. He has an easy manner that immediately makes you comfortable. Took x-rays and did a thorough examination of my wrist taking me through various movements to determine I had popped a minor tendon. Kept a wrist brace on for 3 weeks, iced it 2-3 times a day and now all is well. Definitely recommend Dr Clark for any hand or wrist injuries. He also fixed my GP’s broken wrist!
Thank you so much for your compassion or attention to my situation. I was so impressed upon meeting you for the first time. It shows that you care and listen to your patients needs. Every little detail surrounding my case like therapy and my FMLA papers all taken care of by Dr Clark. All what he did for me made a bad thing turn into an OK thing. Great Dr!!!!!!
I love Golden State Orthopedic, they have a Doctor for everything. I broke my wrist and Dr. Clark was my Doctor, and he was great took time to show me my xrays and took care of me. I'm happy with my results great Doctor.
This was my second visit to Dr Clark to get a shot in my hand. The PA actually performed the procedure after Dr Clark introduced her. Very professional and friendly office.
My experience with Dr. Clark has been extraordinary. He took all the time needed to listen to me, to explain what needed to be done and to eliminate any anxiety I might have had. I felt well cared for and I knew I was going to recieve the best care! I'd higly recommened him to anyone looking for a specialist in his field.
Informative evaluation and the treatment provided alleviated the need for surgery at this time. Dr. Clark advised me to return if symptoms worsened. Thank you Dr. Clark.
Dr Clark from Golden State Orthopedic has been amazing. If you have any problems with your wrist I highly recommend him. His skill level and bed side manner has been top notch. Again I highly recommend him and Golden State Orthopedic Walnut Creek.
The Dr was thorough in his explanation and was very kind. He let me know exactly what to expect.
I highly recommemd Dr. Clark. He is very professional and easy to work with. I have seen Dr. Clark for different problems with my hands and am very happy with the results.
Dr. Clark was a great surgeon. Helped me recover from a dislocated elbow and a torn UCL. Also gave me an extraordinary surgery for my scaphoid that allowed me to return to do the things that I Love full time.
I really appreciated Dr. Clark's responsiveness to an urgent situation, his attention to detail, his patience with all my questions and his ability to help me understand what needs to be done to get me back in working order in a timely fashion. His staff was great and quickly responsive and I'm extremely pleased with how the whole situation was handled. I give him and his team five stars and I highly recommend him to any and everyone!
Dr Clark treated me for a broken wrist. He explained my injury and treatment wonderfully and made me feel I was in good hands. He’s also got a great sense of humor!
Dr. Clark did an outstanding repair on my broken wrist. He was skillful and he did a wonderful job. Additonally, he listens to the patient and is a very caring physician.
Dr. Clark is awesome... he takes the time to listen to you and explains all the procedures that are needed! I had a broken elbow and he performed the second surgery and sent me to a quite lengthy physical therapy! I would highly recommend him to anyone!!
Dr. Clark is terrific doctor. He sees my mom to give her cortisone shots in her shoulder, and he is so fast and accurate she never has an opportunity to get anxious. He has a great sense of humor, always answers questions kindly, and has a very calming presence. I am grateful for his continued care of my mom.
Very through and no wait fast servive
Great guy. Perfectly diagnosed and helped me recover from a fractured scaphoid in my wrist.
Dr. Tyler Clark has excellent "bedside manner". He clearly explained my condition "trigger thumb" and my prognosis for future care if I required it. I appreciate his sense of humor!
I am very thankful that I was recommended to see Dr. Clark. After looking at my X-rays he listed some of the things that I’ve been feeling in my hand for years, I felt relief right then because I knew he knew what I’ve been going through and what my problem was. He listened, he laid my options out, and answered my questions. It was a very pleasant experience. Thank you Dr.Clark!
Dr. Clark is really an amazing Orthopedic doctor who I see for my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Thank you Dr. Clark see you in about 6wks.!
Dr. Clark was very nice and empathetic to the pain I was having pain in my right wrist and thumb. He to the time to explain the cause of my symptoms and provided a remedy to relieve the pain I was experiencing. I highly recommend him.
My visit with Tyler Clark,MD, a hand and wrist specialist……. He is informative, empathetic, and always explains all of my options (in understandable language). I feel fortunate to have him as my specialist.
Very knowledgeable and a great doctor
My first visit went well. Dr. Clark is professional and caring. I have a follow-upThursday for on going care.
I recently experienced some swelling in my left wrist. I went to Urgent Care and an x-ray revealed severe arthritis in the wrist. I visited Dr. Clark who confirmed the diagnosis. Dr. Clark was personable and took the time to fully discuss my situation. He provided several options for treatment to relieve the pain. I took his recommendation of using a cream and it has worked well. I highly recommend him for your medical needs.
Quick and accurate assessment of your problems
Dr. Clark was vey informative & made me understand exactly what my issue is. He explained in details my pros & cons. Although im very nervous , he made me feel comfortable.
excellent work and very professional
After a bad fall where I broke my arm, Dr. Clark assessed I did not need surgery and put me in a cast. So far I am healing well and waiting to get cast off and see how home exercises work for rehab. Dr Clark has been supportive and good at listening and explaining. I appreciated that he did not rush into surgery, but waited to see if arm would heal properly without surgery .
Dr Clark is one of the good ones!
Dr Tyler Clark is a great surgeon got me back to outstanding health after my car accident. Was always there for me through my healing process
Dr. Clark was able to assess my injury quickly, and pointed me in the best direction in order to reach a full recovery. Would definitely recommend!!
Dr Clark is an excellent doctor. An excellent surgeon. He has a very calming bedside manner. He explains everything so well.
Excellent service and follow-up. Would highly recommend Dr. Tyler Clark
Great doctor, I recommend him.
Dr. Clark is one of the nicest, down to earth human being you will evee come across. He's very likable and very easy to talk to. It's like having an appointment with a close friend that you trust. Dr. Clark has calm demeanor about himself that not everyone has. He truly is looking out for your best interest at heart. His hands are blessed. You can't go wrong with Dr. Clark
Dr Clark was great! I appreciate his approach of trying all alternatives and using surgery as the last resort (which was appropriate for my husband’s situation). Highly recommend him to care for you or your loved ones!
I would like to thank Dr. Clark and his whole staff for doing a great job with the whole process of my surgeries. From scheduling, handling disability paperwork and ofcourse the surgeries(both hands), they did a wonderful job. If you have any problems your hands , I highly recommend him. I had extremely bad carpel tunnel in both hands. I put it off for 10yrs seeing a doctor until I went in to try to get a cortisone shot just so I could keep working. After the nerve tests results, I was advised my nerves were so bad that the shot wouldn’t work. Surgery was recommended and as hard as it was to go through with it. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I went from extreme pain and my hands never waking up to now lifting weights again, no tingling no numbness. I am a construction worker so it’s extremely important for me to have strength in my hands. I feel like a new man. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The surgeries were very quick, I was in and out in around 1 hour. Thanks again! 🙏🏽💪🏽
Dr. Clark is a true professional. On my initial appointment, he took the time to explain what my injury was, and he acted quickly to fit me into his procedure schedule. If you’re looking for the best surgeon, Dr. Clark is who you need to see!
Extraordinary intelligent and professional. Also, happens to just be a nice fellow.
Always a great experience. Dr Clark is honest and to the point.
Best orthopedic surgeon ever , very talented, I had my wrist surgery done , him and his team are exceptional and very professional , keep up the great work everyone
I am a true champion of Dr. Clark. My hand was unusable and he repaired it- plain and simple. He is very personable and professional, a combination you don’t always see in the profession.
If you ever have the misfortune to need an orthopedist specializing in wrist injuries, you couldn’t ask for a practitioner who is not only skilled in his profession, but a genuinely kind and pleasant physician to work with: Dr. Tyler Clark. I’ve had occasion to see a lot of doctors courtesy of a daughter who has special needs. Dr. Clark is a standout whose diagnostic skill is solid and whose demeanor is one of sincerity. He cares about his patients.
Dr Clark was a good listener and easy to understand. Good doctor.
Excellent orthopedic and hand surgeon. My diagnosis was well explained. Therapeutic options were fully discussed and a treatment plan put in place that resolved my problems. Highly recommended.
Most times short wait in the lobby. Dr Clark is caring, kind and moving to the next step in recovery. Thank you
Outstanding 1st visit about my hand. Gangolin cyst and Dupuytren Contracture condition. Explained all option…we made choices. Let’s see how it goes. But 1st consultation visit made me feel like we have a plan. Great demeanor. Highly recommend.
Dr. Clark was great. My hand procedure went well and was exactly as he explained. Had full use of my hand very quickly. Couldn’t be more satisfied.
I took a bad fall in Hawaii and Dr Clark conferred with us and agreed to see me rather than having the surgery done in Hawaii away from home. He was amazing in his bedside manner, timeliness and medical expertise. I am 15 weeks out of surgery and have healed beautifully. Before surgery, there was concern of nerve damage, but he was very proactive and I have zero nerve damage and have achieved full range of motion back. The care I received was beyond my expectations! I have a plate and screws, as well as carpal tunnel release to address possible nerve damage
Good listener, efficient and effective.
He is a great doctor
I have Dupuytren’s Contracture on both hands. Dr. Clark has injected Xiaflex on my left pinkie and right index. I appreciate his advice, his skill and process! He reassured me after a “finger explosion” on my left pinkie and I t was OK. They have PT on site to make splints now which is amazing. I trust his judgement implicitly now. Thank you, Dr. Clark.
Great experience. Dr. Explained everything in detail and had wonderful bedside manner.
Dr Clark, listened to my issue, explained what it was, and explained all choices to fix problem. No pressure to do anything I wasn’t comfortable with. Very pleasant doctor.
Excellent care. Wonderful explanation of what was being done and truly cared about me as a patient.
You have a pleasant experience, the doctor is a very kind person and understands your needs. And I didn't have to wait hours to see the doctor
Dr Clark is amazing (and so is his staff)! Easy to get appointments, great bedside manner, and great results!
Compassionate and to the point. I feel better now
Great experience with Dr. Clark. Staff was also very nice to work with. All around great experience despite my injury. Thankfully, I’m well on my way to a full recovery.
Very helpful and understanding Professional!
My first visit was pleasant,informative and friendly service. He gave me options.
One of the best clinics I’ve ever been to! Amazing service from admin, nurses, doctors and specialists! Quick example of how amazing the service was…. I was waiting for my daughters surgery I wasn’t wearing a sweater and the clinic was freezing cold without hesitation the nurse brought me a blanket!!! Wow I wasn’t even the patient and they made sure I felt confortable. Our surgeon Dr.Clark is the BEST! Very professional, knowledgeable, caring and very honest. Nobody wants to be involved with surgery’s and clinics but if I ever need their services I would definitely come back here and refer everyone I know.
Dr Clark quickly diagnosed my issue (trigger finger) and fortunately was able to avoid surgery by giving me a cortisone injection. About 6 months later I needed to return for a 2nd dose. Hopefully that will take care of it.
Dr Clark has a good bed side manner. Efficient and on point. I would see Doctor Clark again.
Went in for an evaluation and felt good about the game plan. Will return in six months and see how the growth in my palm progresses before getting a procedure. Dr Clark was thorough and articulated a solid plan going forward. Much appreciated and understood.
After carpel tunnel wrist surgery in March, I was back to dirt biking in May. Dr. Tyler Clark and his team were top notch during the process of diagnosis, surgery and recovery. During this process Dr. Clark referred me to Dr. Joseph Narloch for nerve testing. Dr. Narloch and his team were also fantastic. Thank you Dr. Clark and Dr. Narloch for providing such great care.
Excellent doctor would highly recommend him to my friends and Family.
Far and away the most comprehensive, talented, educated facility I have ever experienced. Especially Dr. Clark. He went above and beyond to give me back the use of my dominant hand after a bd accident.
Dr. Clark was very clear in his diagnosis and his explanation of my choices for further treatment. He also expertly administered a cortisone injection to my shoulder with very minimal discomfort. That alone provided almost complete relief within 24 hours.
Dr Clark is a gem. He listened, did not assume and knew exactly how I was feeling. I put my complete trust and confidence in him. I’m thankful to have found him.
I recently met Dr Clark for an issue with my hands/fingers. He was terrific! I was very impressed with his thoroughness and his approach to the issues. I’d definitely recommend him.
I met Dr. Tyler Clark via a referral from my primary physician to confirm Dupuytren’s Contracture on my right palm in July 2022. I was very happy to establish a patient file at Golden State Orthopedics as it had been since 2015 when I was under orthopedic care for degenerative joint disease. My hands and left elbow were in so much pain that I made a call and was scheduled for a visit for the following Thursday. X-rays were taken, I was given the results and was quickly taken care of. The staff is very friendly, professional and a nice clean office environment. Dr. Tyler Clark is a great caring doctor and a professional in the treatment of hand orthopedics. As my hand troubles occur with age and overuse..I am fortunate to be in good hands with Dr. Clark’s expertise and specialty.
10/10 would highly recommend.
Very Clean Office, Very timely with appointments. Dr. Clark excellent. Willing to really communicate with you and understand your needs. Great doctor and service
Dr Clark performed Carpal Tunnel surgery on my right hand. I was 66 years old and had worked over 35 years in software development, applying the repetitive hand movements typical to the profession. I experienced increasing pain in my wrists and numbness in my arms that kept me awake at night to the point where it was difficult to concentrate at work, and interfered with participation in sporting activities that I enjoy. Dr Clark diagnosed my issues, explained clearly the damage and options available for treatment for each of my two hands. He arranged and performed surgery on my right wrist in a matter of weeks during the height of the Covid endemic. The surgery was essentially painless, the recovery quick and total. I am 75 years old now, still pain-free with full motion and strength in my hand, able to play golf and enjoy all the pleasurable activities that retirement brings. Dr Clark is an excellent surgeon and doctor in all respects, and I am grateful to have been referred to him.
Dr. Clark found an advanced rare condition in my wrists, Keinbock disease. He also sent me for additional tests. I had severe carpal tunnel in both wrists. He recommended and performed carpal tunnel surgery as a beginning to address my pain and weakness. He did a marvelous job on my wrists, my pain is reduced and I have increased mobility. I've had my wrist x-rayed a couple times before and nobody ever caught my condition. Unfortunately, it wasn't found until it was too late and the only option was fusion. I appreciate Doctor Clarke's approach to my solution. He is very knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend Dr. Clark. I have already sent my daughter to Dr. Clark since she also has wrist pain. She should get diagnosed and treated before it's at a stage of fusion.
Dr. Clark has been an amazing orthopedic surgeon he has great bedside manner my body is healing wonderfully after surgery he’s very attentive to his patients and tracks the process and their care throughout the whole entire process of healing I highly recommend him
Thankfully I don't have to visit often, but when I do, Dr. Clark is the Doctor who is ready to listen to my concerns and treats the problem I present with. Always amiable, professional and ready with a treatment. (Almost painless) and mostly efficacious.
Dr Clark has been helping me with shoulder issues. I am 70 and still very active, i kitesurf and ride my ebike a lot . I’m have had bad shoulder issues for the last couple of years and he has made it possible for me to keep active and doing what I love to do. Thank you Dr Clark!!!
Thoughtful, considerate and good-natured with truthful straightforward diagnosis and treatment options. Knee injury resolved.
In July my softball playing daughter began experiencing wrist pain. Her coach told her that based off of location of pain he expected her to have a fracture in the hook of the hamate bone, apparently this is common injury in softball and baseball. We went to two other hand specialists in the area (with no answers) before we found Dr Clark who immediately knew, by touching and feeling her hand, that it was broken. He is the proactive type of Dr my athletic daughter needed. After 4 months of no sport, my daughter is finally getting answers and seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
Dr. Clark is a terrific Orthopedic Physician that I was lucky enough to be referred to after my accident. He is very knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest treatment for the hands. He is very upfront with what the patient can and cannot do with mobility of the hand after surgery and the extensive healing of the hand going forward. Dr. Clark really listens to the patient and his recommendations for the future care after surgery is very positive.
Dr Clark is competent, polite and professional. He did surgeries on 6 of my fingers and all went well - pain gone and no more locking.
I have seen a few doctors at Golden State Ortho and I’ve never had a bad experience. I saw Dr Clark recently for an injury and I can’t say enough good things about him. He’s very thorough and knowledgeable. Reviewed all diagnostics thoroughly and even asked for a second opinion from another radiologist to confirm what he diagnosed. I can really appreciate a doctor who elicits the help of a colleague. He also explained everything in great detail and in a way that I could understand. I would highly recommend Dr Clark! Update-Dr Clark performed surgery to repair a tendon in my thumb and from pre-op to post-op his bedside manner has been wonderful to say the least. You can tell that Dr Clark genuinely cares about his patients.
Dr. Clark took the time to review my X-rays from the ER and ordered additional X-rays for accurate diagnosis and treatment of my broken wrist. He was extremely knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Clark and his staff were professional, efficient and kind. I was in and out knowing what I needed to do for my follow up appointments. Excellent 1st time orthopedic experience with Dr. Tyler Clark and Golden State Orthopedics. Thank you!
Dr. Clark is attentive, respects what I have to say, and I believe he genuinely cares about my issues and we are working toward resolving them.
Great experience from intake to treatment. I would recommend Dr. Clark to all my family and friends.
Dr. Clark is a credit to the excellent staff of orthopedic specialists of Muir Orthopedics. He is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a highly skilled surgeon. He is able to communicate effectively about his patients' problems and implement the best care regimen. His support staff is equally skilled at providing care based on his patient care preferences. A top notch team effort all around.
Dr. Clark is the best, I routinely see him for cortisone shots as I am 98 and need them every 3 months. I have seen other doctors for this same problem and he is the best. The shots are painless and I gain relief. I referred my neighbor to him who was experiencing elbow pain. He was able to address the problem, give her a cortisone shot and she is now pain free. No surgery needed, she was thrilled!
Dr. Clark has great knowledge to diagnose and treat hand issues. I’ve had unexpected and immediate success with this.
Dr Tyler Clark is a wonderful surgeon!!! I slipped and shattered my elbow and he’s been working very hard at putting it back together.. He also has a very compassionate and empathetic personality which is really nice when you are going through a painful and difficult time. Sincerely, Cynthia Muth
Assisting the Doctor:
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistants are highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Clark is joined by Reagan Munson, PA-C, to provide the highest standard of care.
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Great experience from intake to treatment. I would recommend Dr. Clark to all my family and friends.
Dr. Clark is the best. I have seen other doctors for this same problem and he is the best. I referred my neighbor to him, she was thrilled!
Dr. Clark has great knowledge to diagnose and treat hand issues. I’ve had unexpected and immediate success with this.