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Welcome to the website of Dr. Albi Qeli, orthopedic surgeon in Northern California. I specialize in joint replacement and revision surgery for the hip, knee, and shoulder. I have a particular interest in hip replacements and medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), and I also provide experienced care for fractures.

I offer treatments that are practical, evidence-based, and focused on results—whether surgical or nonsurgical. When medical evidence is limited or uncertain, I work closely with patients to weigh the options and make informed decisions together. I avoid approaches that lack proven benefit and aim to provide the best orthopedic care possible.

What patients are saying:

  • Albi was very informative about my care and clear on the things I needed to do to maintain improved health
  • Direct, successful, excellent
  • Dr Qeli was professional, knowledgeable, informative, and polite. Excellent experience.
  • Great visit
  • Confident and matter of fact. I felt comfortable with Dr Qeli and his ability to perform my surgery. A plus plus plus plus.
  • Dr. Albi Qeli is very knowledgeable and did an amazing job on my hip replacement. Other surgeons at other hospitals weren't sure how to go about my replacement because of me being younger (31). Dr. Qeli was very confident and made me feel safe. His priority was my safety and making sure I did not get any infections. He made sure I was healthy before surgery (multiple labs, calls and prescriptions). He is very gentle, clean and checked on me throughout the whole process. Thank you so much Dr. Qeli I'm forever grateful!!
  • My high expectations were completely met by Dr. Qeli and his staff. From scheduling my surgery, hospital care and all the follow-up.
  • I am very happy with the attention Dr Qeli has given me
  • Dr. Qeli is great orthopedic surgeon. He was always prompt to my appointments with him, answering all of my questions and any concerns I might have had. He's a very quiet man, sometimes a little hard to hear and understand, but he has a lot of compassion for his patients and respect.
  • He has been an excellent physician to me
  • Dr Qeli is an excellent orthopedic surgeon.
  • Good attitude easy to talk to.
  • Dr Qeli showed me the xray of my hip replacement. We discussed any issues I was experiencing & care going forward. He was pleasant and courteous.
  • Very personable, was genuinely concerned with me.
  • I appreciate Dr Qeli's expertise and professional manner.
  • Very professional. Answers all my questions. I feel he acts in my best interest.
  • Very good
  • Excellent
  • Very professional and to the point
  • I think he is the best orthopedic there is
  • Outstanding physician
  • Dr Qeli performed my knee replacement surgery. I’m thrilled to say my recovery is going very smooth. In preparing for surgery Dr Qeli was easy to talk, calm and reassuring. He was very patient and thorough in answering all of my questions and did an excellent job in setting my expectations. Without hesitation I would recommend him.
  • Dr. Qeli is patient (pun intended), very informative and kind. He clearly explained the options available to me. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, listened to and answered all the questions my wife and I had. My surgery went very well and I’m pleased with the results of my reverse shoulder replacement up to this point.
  • Dr. Qeli is one of the finest physicians that I have ever had the pleasure to have seen. And I have seen more than my share. He is so informative and to the point. When he explains something to you, it’s in a way that you can immediately understand.


  • Need a joint replacement? Don’t wait to take the first step—call my office today. I’ve devoted my life to keeping you moving. My office number is 530-749-3463