Summary

Dr. Paul Girard is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery with a focus on orthopedic procedures. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences and completed his residency training at Maricopa Medical Center. With three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Girard brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Girard is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and practices in La Jolla, California. His clinical expertise includes treating fractures and correcting deformities caused by trauma. He also focuses on lower extremity reconstruction to help patients regain function and mobility. His treatment approach incorporates physical therapy and strength training to support patient recovery. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 30 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Maricopa Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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La Jolla , CASan Diego , CADel Mar , CALa Jolla , CA
Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Joseph Girard

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Joseph Girard has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Joseph Girard has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maricopa Medical Center

Medical School

CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1996

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Dr. Paul Girard is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

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