Max R. Haffner, M.D.

Hometown       
Sacramento, CA

Scholarly interests          
Sports, Shoulder, and Elbow        

Hobbies or interests       
Hanging out with my wife Karli and two kids - Koa and Kai. Woodworking, basketball, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, snowboarding, and golf.            

Favorite thing to do in the Sacramento area?     
Sacramento favorites list: Summertime BBQs while hanging out at the pool,  Sacramento Kings games, Zebra Club, Hilltop Tavern, Duc Huong Banh mi.      

Why UC Davis Orthopaedic Surgery?      
The UC Davis Health trauma experience is one of the best in the country, which truly prepares you well for practice.  Outside of trauma, we gain excellent exposure and autonomy within all areas of orthopedics for a well-rounded experience in a city that has a lot to offer.  Our faculty are invested in you and will advocate on your behalf in any avenue.  Lastly, the resident camaraderie is special and makes the intermittent struggles of residency much more enjoyable. 

Fun fact about you?       
I won the singles UC Davis School of Medicine 2017 Ping Pong championship.  And then I lost in 2018, which I blame for being in the middle of 3 orthopedic sub-i's and lacking dedication to my game.  Shout out to Seth Fischer for the epic rivalry!