About Dr. Mora
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon | Medical Director, JointRestore Clinic | Founding Partner, Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center
Dr. Steve Mora is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon and a founding partner of Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center in Orange County, California. He also serves as Medical Director at JointRestore Clinic, a leading anti-aging and regenerative medicine center.
Dr. Mora specializes in the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and joint preservation. His clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries, arthritis, and regenerative medicine. Whenever possible, he prioritizes joint-saving procedures over joint replacement.
He is internationally recognized for his expertise in pectoralis major tendon reconstruction, having developed an innovative technique, the PecFlexFix, that has helped restore function and confidence for patients with chronic or complex tears. Dr. Mora is also sought after by professional UFC fighters and elite athletes for his management of a unique condition he first described as “Cauliflower Elbow of Combat Sports.” He frequently lectures at national and international medical meetings
In addition to surgery, Dr. Mora offers comprehensive executive health evaluations with detailed summaries and recommendations focusing on longevity
Dr. Mora’s passion for healing is deeply personal. As a child growing up in Peru, he survived being run over by a bus—a traumatic accident that required multiple surgeries to treat his mangled legs. That experience shaped his empathy, perspective, and lifelong dedication to helping others recover from devastating injuries. As part of his philosophy of paying it forward he has gone on multiple charitable medical missions back to Perú to educate and treat patients who have suffered similar trauma.
Known for his artistic precision, Dr. Mora is also a skilled sketch artist. He brings the same artistic eye and attention to detail into the operating room, ensuring not only restored function but also attention to aesthetic symmetry and overall form.
