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Orthopedics • San Diego, CA

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye (UC San Diego Health Orthopedics – Encinitas) (4 reviews)

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

"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)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5].

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