Summary

Dr. Paul Girard treats deformity correction from trauma, fractures, and lower extremity reconstruction in his surgery and orthopedic surgery practice. He has 30 years of experience and is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. Dr. Girard earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his residency at Maricopa Medical Center. He sees patients in La Jolla, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Girard 4.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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Speaks English
La Jolla , CAMoreno Valley , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Paul Joseph Girard has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Paul Joseph Girard holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Maricopa Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE and Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1996.

NPI Number

Paul Joseph Girard's NPI number is 1356319891.

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What languages does Paul Girard speak?
Paul Girard speaks English.
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Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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