Dr. Berkay Unal is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery with an emphasis on shoulder and knee disorders, sports injuries, and arthritis. He treats patients at Samimi Orthopedic Group at its Los Angeles area offices in Brentwood, West Covina, and Sherman Oaks.

Dr. Unal earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology from The University of California, Berkeley. Following his undergraduate studies, he held a research position at The University of California, Irvine, where he was involved in multiple publications in molecular biology and infectious disease.

Dr. Unal realized his true passion was medicine and direct patient care. He received his medical degree in 2011 from the University of Southern California (USC) and continued at USC to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Unal spent an additional year of subspecialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at The University of Kentucky’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lexington.

Dr. Unal started his practice in Bakersfield, California, treating high-complexity injuries. He brings his experience and expertise to the Samimi Orthopaedic Group team. Dr. Unal believes in a personalized, non-surgical approach as the initial step in treating most orthopaedic conditions. He takes pride in providing knowledge and guidance to ensure his patients feel comfortable and informed.

In his free time, Dr. Unal enjoys spending time with his wife and his two daughters, weight lifting, hiking, exploring nature, snowboarding, and engaging in a variety of recreational sports. He likes to maintain an active lifestyle and aims to help his patients do the same.