Dr. Laurence M. Mckinley | ESCONDIDO, CA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Laurence Mckinley is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon who also specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and has been practicing for over five decades. Dr. Mckinley speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his patient care.

Based in Escondido, California, Dr. Mckinley focuses on comprehensive musculoskeletal care that combines surgical expertise with rehabilitation medicine. His practice addresses conditions such as coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions, and diabetes management. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his compassionate and skilled approach to treatment.

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4.9

13 Ratings
54 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks English
Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
1 office location
Male

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This physician is outstanding in every way. Devoted to his patients, kind hearted and sincere and so very knowledgable. I had worked in the operating room for years and Dr. Lawrence McKinley is my pick for the spine surgeon in the entire San Diego area who gets the job done and in doing so, restores peoples lives. I know, because he gave me my life back, more than once. He's a gem and one of a kind...He is not a 4 star but a definite 5... I say: "God Bless this doctor."

December 20th, 2013

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Dr. McKinley saved my life, and I will be forever grateful. He performed complex spinal surgery on me, and repaired what others had misdiagnosed. The results from my surgery are outstanding, thanks to his vast expertise. He is meticulous and extremely thorough in his patient care, both before and after surgery. I cannot say enough positive things about this great doctor. Also, I have to include the fact that he runs the most efficient office (of any kind) that I've ever been to. His staff -- Laura, Claire and Michelle, are absolutely sweet, caring, and on top of every patient detail. They are top-notch. What a group!

July 26th, 2013

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Dr. Mckinley is a very good Doctor. He takes he's time with you and goes over everything. He's not walking out of the door in 5 minutes like a lot of Doctors these day's.

July 26th, 2013

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Dr. McKinley has reputation with hospital staff as THE MD to see for lumbar spinal issues. This is all he does. He share a myriad of trivia related to medical and non-medical things. I practice at his hospital. His work is excellent and precise. He takes TIME with his patients.A+++++

December 19th, 2011

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I have had Dr McKinley operate on my back twice. 2004- 2010 for different procedures. They have both been very succesfull I would highly recommend this Dr.

December 30th, 2010

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I had a very bad back problem and needed help, After seeing numerous doctors and having steroid injections 5-6 time with no relief, I found Dr Laurence McKinley. Very nice man, I will always have some pain now and then but it is manageable with a couple of Aleve and resting my back with a heating pad. I had my back fused, 4, 5 and S1, I have two titanium rod, two titanium cages & six screws in my lower back. I am so much better off that I was. I can pretty much do anything I want to now.You would never know I had back surgery,if I did not tell you. I recommend Dr. McKinley to everyone I know who has a back problem. I am so very lucky to have met him.

December 3rd, 2010

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Very attentive 2 your needs and extremely knowledgeable in his field!!

April 15th, 2009

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He is absolutely one of the best doctors I have ever received treatment from. His office staff is also the best. I think Dr. McKinley is the most caring doctor of any I've ever seen.

April 30th, 2008

Dr. Laurence Mercer Mckinley

355 E GRAND AVE STE 1-2ESCONDIDO, CA 92025


Dr. Laurence Mercer Mckinley	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD	Dr. Denise Rubino, MD	Dr. Leslie Aki Oshita
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Anesthesiology	Preventative Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (13 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
ESCONDIDO , CA	Monterey , CA	Lompoc , CA	Hayward , CA
Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Medical Doctor, California, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Trinity College Dublin School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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Dr. Emily M Bartelt, MD
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Dr. Ryan Erich Dean, MD
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Dr. Eduardo Aenlle, MD
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Dr. Ira David Meiberger, MD
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