Orthopedics - UC San Diego Health
Orthopedics • San Diego, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (UC San Diego Health Orthopedics – Encinitas): 2.0 stars (4 reviews) (4 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Orthopedic Surgeons at UC San Diego Health): 5/5 (Patient Experience category) (140 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Murphy): 4.0 stars (8 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Paul Girard): 4.0 stars (4 reviews, 75% 5-star ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Nationally ranked and high-performing in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report
- Expertise in complex musculoskeletal surgeries, trauma, and joint reconstruction
- Positive feedback from patients praising doctor knowledge, skill, and bedside manner for some providers
- Excellent clinical exams and clear explanation of treatment options mentioned in some reviews
Common complaints
- Reports of perceived dismissive or sarcastic bedside manner from some providers
- Frustration regarding perceived lack of resolution for orthopedic issues (e.g., being told conditions are cosmetic)
- Complaints about perceived focus on financial gain or high volume of patients
In patients' words
"Amazing Doctor. Shattered my Tibia and he was able to put it back together. I can walk and run now."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Paul Girard)"The doctor looked at me, saw my tattoos and said 'Not everybody gets to have working fingers' HOW CAN THAT BE OK?"
— Birdeye (UC San Diego Health Orthopedics – Encinitas)"Dr. Murphy is exactly the kind of doctor I was hoping for, and he is extraordinarily talented at what he does. He makes me feel safe, comfortable and at ease."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Murphy)"This is UCSD now. All about the money and how they can churn patients. Have experience with 3 doctors in Ortho Dept. All the Same !!"
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