Jon Dickinson, MD, performed elbow surgery on Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt at Presidio Surgical Center in San Francisco, according to an ABC 10 report.
Here are five key notes:
1. Dr. Dickinson performed arthroscopic surgery on Mr. Vogt's right elbow.
2. He performed the procedure to remove dead tissue and a bone chip from the elbow joint.
3. Mr. Vogt is expected to return to play for the regular season; his elbow hasn't disrupted his offseason program.
4. Presidio Surgical Center is focused on orthopedic procedures and includes total joint replacements. It's accredited by The Joint Commission.
5. The surgery center is affiliated with California Medical Center.