Dr. Larry D. Dodge, MD | San Diego, CA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Larry Dodge specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. With 46 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dodge has developed extensive expertise in treating complex spinal conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Dodge practices at San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista in California. His clinical focus includes treating back pain during pregnancy and addressing spinal concerns in children and teenagers. He also specializes in managing spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows and puts pressure on nerves. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.

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4.6

132 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Michigan Health System
85 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Larry David Dodge for his exceptional professionalism, kindness, and thorough approach to care. They appreciate his ability to explain medical procedures clearly, his genuine dedication to patient well-being, and his approachable demeanor, often highlighting his outstanding bedside manner. On the negative side, the primary concern expressed by patients is his upcoming retirement, which leaves many of them feeling reluctant to find a new doctor and saddened by his departure. No negative feedback on his medical skills or patient interactions was noted.

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Dr. Larry Dodge has been my doctor for several years. He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, humble, a great listener and an outstanding Orthopedist. When you first meet him, you feel comfortable right away, he does not treat you like a number or a body part. He treats all his patients with the outmost care and professionalism. It is hard to find a good doctor, that you trust, connect with and respect. Many doctors today fail to establish the person-to-person connection that is so important to effective patient care, not Dr. Dodge. Dr. Dodge puts the Care in healthcare. I feel extremely fortunate to have had him as my Orthopedist. Thank you, Dr. Dodge, for humanizing the doctor and patient experience. Marissa P. One of your many grateful patients

March 2nd, 2023

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Dr Dodge, Thank you for all the years of wonderful care you have given me and countless others, I was lucky to find such a skilled dedicated person.

February 11th, 2023

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All my visits with Dr Dodge have been outstanding. He explains everything in an easy to understand manner. No Dr speak! Always professional but very down to earth. He’s an exceptional Dr with a great bedside manner. I think he should “unretire!” ????

February 10th, 2023

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Dr. Dodge has been a professional and awesome doctor who performed my surgeries and did a great job. He took the time to answer any questions or explain the procedures thoroughly and was very caring. I am going to miss him and it saddens me to know he is retiring. The time has come to enjoy and have special memories spending time with his wife and family. Lot of Blessings & Good Luck.

February 4th, 2023

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Dr. Dodge has been treating me for many years. I absolutely love him! He is honest with you, listens and hears you. Very compassionate, kind and always attentive! I hope that he gets to enjoy life and slow down now. You're the Absolute Best Dr. Dodge!

January 31st, 2023

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Excellent Dr. Been patient since 2013. Very sad he is retiring. Hope my next Dr is as wonderful

January 26th, 2023

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Fantastic doctor and great bedside manner. The best I've ever had and I've been around a long time.

January 24th, 2023

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Dr Dodge was very kind and straight forward with my prognosis, gave me great advice on what to do and expect and what he would do to help.

January 19th, 2023

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Dr. Dodge has provided great service to me concerning several of my injuries. He has preformed surgery on the C5-C6 which has made an improvement. Hate that he’s retiring before doing my back surgery but love the fact that he’s able to move on ti the next chapter in his life! I would personally recommend him if he weren’t leaving in March 2023

January 17th, 2023

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I can always count on Dr. Dodge. He is an excellent Doctor/Surgeon. I’ve been a patient for 5+ years and two successful surgeries!

December 29th, 2022

San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc

4060 4th Ave Ste 700San Diego, CA 92103

Tel: (619) 299-8500

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Tel: (619) 691-7000


Dr. Larry David Dodge, MD	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD	Dr. Aditya Manoharan, MD	Dr. Kevin Mark Deitel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Spine Surgery
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.6 (132 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (45 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CA	Monterey , CA	Tucson , AZ	Oxnard , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA	Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Arthroscopy
Back Injuries
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Head and Neck Disorder
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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