BOYD W. FLINDERS II, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon  Summary Boyd Flinders, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon, received his medical degree from USC Keck School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency. As Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at USC, Dr. Flinders is knowledgeable of the latest in orthopedics, including sophisticated spinal surgery. Dr. Flinders is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), a Preferred Provider of Industry Health Plan and on the Board of Directors for the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Flinders is dedicated to providing the finest quality care for his patients in a warm, supportive and friendly environment. He respects the diverse needs of his patients and makes every effort to ensure they are addressed. Dr. Flinders is the Orthopedic Department Chairman, and a member of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Staff for the past 25 years, providing care in orthopedic surgery. Specialties Spinal Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine Background Boyd W. Flinders, M.D., is a Southern California native, who in 1981 established his Orthopedic practice in North Hollywood - not far from his Glendale birthplace. Dr. Flinders grew up in Van Nuys, graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University of Los Angeles.  Education & Training Dr. Flinders received his M.D. in 1976 from USC, where he also completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency in 1981.  Licensure California Physicians & Surgeons, November 23, 1977 QME - Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California Certification American Board of Orthopaetic Surgeons, July 22, 1983  Associations Los Angeles County Medical Association       - President, District 17, 1995 - 96      - Insurance Review Committee, 1988 - Present      - Judicial Committee, 1993 - Present  California Medical Association       - CALPAC Board of Directors 1997 - 99  American Medical Association  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons  Western Orthopedic Association  California Orthopedic Association  National Association of Spine Surgeons  Motion Picture Industry Health Plan       - Orthopedic Consultant and Preferred Provider  Society of Graduate Orthopaetic Surgeons of USC, LA County Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital Other Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at USC. Dr. Flinders is knowledgeable of the latest in Orthopedics, including sophisticated spinal surgery.