Summary

Dr. Andrew Illig, DO, is a Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specializing in nonsurgical spine, musculoskeletal, pain management, and sports medicine care at Synergy Orthopedics supporting the San Diego communities.

Dr. Illig completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation at NYU and subsequently completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. A Southern California native and UCSD graduate, he earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He went on to practice for 14 years with a leading multispecialty group serving Stamford, Connecticut, and Westchester, New York, where he also served as Department Chair.

As a nonsurgical spine and joint specialist, Dr. Illig provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing spine and musculoskeletal pain, with an emphasis on individualized treatment and …minimally invasive options when indicated.

Main Services

  • Nonsurgical Spine Care: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the cervical and lumbar spine, including neck pain, low back pain, and related disorders.
  • Interventional Pain Management: Advanced, minimally invasive pain treatments, including fluoroscopy-guided procedures when clinically appropriate.
  • Sciatica & Radiculopathy Treatment: Evaluation and management of nerve-related pain, including sciatica and cervical radiculopathy.
  • Musculoskeletal & Joint Care: Nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of musculoskeletal and joint conditions.
  • Sports Medicine: Evaluation and treatment of sports-related and activity-limiting conditions, with an emphasis on helping patients return to an active lifestyle.

Providing patients with unsurpassed personalized orthopedic care, Dr. Andrew Illig provides the highest standards of excellence in surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care.

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Office Locations

Dr. Andrew J. Illig has 2 locations

Synergy Orthopedics, Chula Vista-Eastlake

955 Lane Ave Ste 200Chula Vista, CA 91914
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Synergy Orthopedic Specialist - Mission Valley

9095 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 450San Diego, CA 92108
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 19 years of experience
  • 81 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew J. Illig

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem MPN (Work Comp)
  • Avmed
  • Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Shield of CA
  • Carefirst
  • ChampVA
  • Cigna
  • Commercial PPO – Enhanced care PPO Individual – All Plans & Exchange
  • Community Care IPA
  • Community Health Group (CHG) – excluding PT and OT service
  • Corvel
  • Coventry (Work Comp)
  • Covered CA (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
  • Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Elect Choice EPO
  • Emergency & Acute Care Med Corp (EA Scripps)
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Hartford
  • Health Excel IPA
  • Health Net – Commercial POS – Select SM GRP/LG GRP
  • Health Net CA Health & Wellness – Medicaid CA
  • Health Net Covered CA HMO
  • Health Net Direct Network – Commercial POS – Select SM GRP/LG GRP
  • Health Net Direct Network Commercial POS SM/LG GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial EPO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO – Medicare COB HMO
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO Medicare COB POS
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial HMO Small Business Plans
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial POS Elect LG GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial POS Elect SM GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial PPO Individual And Family
  • Health Net PPO – Commercial PPO LG GROUP/SM GROUP
  • Health Net PPO – Medi-cal
  • Health Net Pure Care HSP Large Group
  • Health Net Purecare HSP Individual
  • Health Net Purecare HSP Small Group
  • Health Net Purecare One EPO Individual
  • Healthcomp
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Holdings
  • Managed Choice POS
  • Medex
  • Medi-cal (DHCS)
  • Medicare / Noridian
  • Medicare DMERC
  • Medrisk
  • Mercy Physicians Med GRP (MPMG)
  • Molina
  • Molina Dual Option
  • Network By Design
  • One Call (Workcomp)
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Optum
  • Palmetto DME
  • Personal Injury Liens
  • Primecare (Keenan) Hospital HMO
  • Prospect Medical Group
  • Scan Health Plan
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Group
  • Scripps Physician Medical Group (SPMG)
  • Sedgwick
  • Sharp Community Med GRP (SCMG)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group
  • State Fund
  • Tribal Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Tricare For Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Reserve Select
  • Tricare Select
  • Triwest VA Alliance
  • UCSD Managed Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Work Comp
  • Ximed / Physicians IPA – Health Excel IPA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew J. Illig has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrew J. Illig has the following area of expertise

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Andrew J. Illig holds an active medical license in the states of New York and Connecticut. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2028 and an active medical license in the state of Connecticut that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation at NYU.

Medical School

Graduated from College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Illig's NPI number is 1952566580.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Andrew Illig's office located?
Dr. Andrew Illig's office is located at 955 Lane Ave Ste 200, Chula Vista, CA, 91914.
What languages does Dr. Andrew Illig speak?
Dr. Andrew Illig speaks English and Spanish.
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