147 Orthopedic Surgeons Found in San Marcos, CA

We found 147 Orthopedic Surgeons available in San Marcos, CA with an average 4 stars across 3,483 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 101 Orthopedic Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 86 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Michael Klassen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
1 Award
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Monterey, CA
Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. View Profile

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Dr. Michael Klassen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
1 Award
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Monterey, CA
Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. View Profile

Dr. Praveen G Murthy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
12 years exp
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"Very knowledgeable and easy manner. Appreciated his thoughtful approach." View Profile

Dr. Serge Charles Kaska, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Kaska was the trauma surgeon who treated me following a serious car accident in 2015. Were it not for his excellent care I probably would not be able to walk today." View Profile

Dr. Robert Hyun Cho, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Beverly Hills, CA
"One of the best people on the planet!!" View Profile

Dr. Najeeb Ahmed Khan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"I found Dr. Khan to be very knowledgeable and personable when I came to him with a knee injury." View Profile

Dr. Glenn Rankin

Osteopathic Medicine
42 years exp
San Marcos, CA0.4 mi
"I chose "Saved My Life" as the title of this comment because without Dr Rankin's expertise I would not be able to use my hands." View Profile

Dr. Michael George Ryan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Ryan is a perfectionist about your health and surgical outcomes, and I am SO grateful for his attention to detail and expertise. His standards for you are very high; lucky us." View Profile

Dr. Norah Margaret Harvey, MD

Hand Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"I have been treated by Dr. Harvey for several years. I say she is the most compassionate, professional, smart and knowledgeable ortho doctor I have ever met." View Profile

Dr. P Bertil Weldon Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"Ankle fusion king" View Profile

Dr. Amy Kathryn Steinhoff, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"This doctor is literally a "cut" above all the rest. All aspects of my experience have been perfect. I had a hip replaced and now my knee. Bothe went witout any complications." View Profile

Dr. Andrew Christopher Ghatan, MD

Hand Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"Goes out of his way to help the patient feel positive about his surgical procedure and welfare." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Gerald Weber, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Matthew Weber performed two hip surgeries for me at Kaiser Permanente in 2025. His skill and care were exceptional, leading to a great recovery. Highly recommend!" View Profile

Dr. Matthew Thomas Pigott, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Matthew Thomas Pigott, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA. He has 13 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Joanne Yula Zhang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
10 years exp
San Marcos, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Joanne Yula Zhang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA. She has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. William Wyant Schairer, MD

Sports Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
Dr. William Wyant Schairer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA, with other offices in New York, NY and New York, NY(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Schub, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
Dr. David Schub, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA. He has 18 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Brianna Caraet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Brianna Caraet, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA, with other offices in Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Tzyy Shyan Chuang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Michael Tzyy Shyan Chuang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathic Medicine, Sports Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Hannah Elizabeth Kirby, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Hannah Elizabeth Kirby, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA. She has 13 years of experience. Her specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Michael Edward Hachadorian, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Marcos, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Michael Edward Hachadorian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Marcos, CA, with other offices in Seattle, WA and Seattle, WA. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David William Fabi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr Fabi and his staff are exceptional. Smart, knowledgeable, compassionate. Had total knee replacement. So far making great recovery. Very grateful!!" View Profile

Dr. Dr. Payam Moazzaz

Orthopedic Surgery
1 Award
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA
"Dr.Moazzaz gave me back my life. He is truly one of the best surgeons you could asked for. I could barely get out of bed before my spinal fusion. " View Profile

Dr. Scott Taber Ball, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA
"Dr. Ball replaced my total knee about 8 weeks ago and I am like a new person. For years I lived the my knee locking and giving out on me. I am so impressed with this surgery." View Profile

Dr. James Michael Bried, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Bried is an excellent surgeon. I had very little pain after surgery and recovery has been faster than I expected. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my surgeries." View Profile

Dr. Christopher Andrej Hajnik, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Hajnik replaced both hip joints for me. I was in a wheel chair and could not walk anymore. My future looked bleak. I am only 66 and the arthritis come upon me fairly quickly." View Profile

Dr. Jeremy McCandless

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Escondido, CA5.4 mi
"Dr. M is very generous with his time and his knowledge. He has a great bedside manner and is an exceptional listener." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Ronald Knutson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr Thomas Knutson, orthopedics at Palomar Hospital. The best knee replacement surgeon in the world." View Profile

Dr. Francis B. Gonzales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA
"Dr. Gonzales did my total hip replacement about 3 years ago. The results were beyond my expectations, especially after I was told about the extra surprise difficulty encountered." View Profile

Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD, PhD

Orthopedic Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA
Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 25 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Henry George Chambers, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Chambers is straight forward doesn't sugar coat things and an excellent doctor. He performed surgery on my daughter'ss knee and was amazing the whole experience." View Profile

Dr. Charles Douglas Wallace, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Charles Douglas Wallace, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Corona, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eric William Edmonds, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Eric William Edmonds, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in ESCONDIDO, CA and San Diego, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James Andrew Helgager, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA7.6 mi
"Very very Happy with Dr Helgager, I had a left hip replaced 5 years ago, and the other Dr. gave me a extra inch, I had to put padding in my shoe to somewhat even me out." View Profile

Dr. Harish Sadanand Hosalkar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Vista, CA6.3 mi
Dr. Harish Sadanand Hosalkar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Vista, CA, with other offices in National City, CA and San Diego, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Andrew Philip Hartman, MD

Hand Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA7.6 mi
"i am appreciate Dr. Hartman to charm away my left hand stenosing tenosynovitis pain." View Profile

Dr. Andrew Tennant Pennock, MD

Sports Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Andrew Tennant Pennock, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in ESCONDIDO, CA and San Diego, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dana Curtis Covey, MD

Sports Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA
Dr. Dana Curtis Covey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lucas Ryan Wymore, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA5.4 mi
"Dr. Wymore and his staff are top notch!!!" View Profile

Dr. Dennis Ray Wenger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
ESCONDIDO, CA3.0 mi
"Absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. He is always so welcoming and personable at every appointment. He is phenomenal at what he does." View Profile

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA
Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA5.4 mi
Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and El Centro, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Erik Scott Stark, MD

Sports Medicine
25 years exp
Encinitas, CA9.6 mi
"You won’t find a better orthopedic surgeon for your knees and shoulders than Dr. Stark as he has done surgery on both of my knees and one shoulder. ." View Profile

Dr. Philip Balikian, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Philip Balikian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Poway, CA and Escondido, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jared Anthony Brummel, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Brummel did a total knee replacement on my right knee. He is a great surgeon and has an excellent bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Kevin Lee Metros, MD

Sports Medicine
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Metros is the most knowledgeable and gifted ortho Doctor I have ever seen." View Profile

Dr. Norman Kane, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA7.6 mi
Dr. Norman Kane, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Carlsbad, CA, with other offices in Oceanside, CA and Carlsbad, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Neville Alleyne, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA7.6 mi
"I had my vertebroplasty done yesterday by Dr. Alleyne and today I'm FEELIN' GOOD! No pain! I can stand up straight and walk straight again! " View Profile

Dr. Arush Arvin Patel, MD

Hand Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr Patel and his staff are awesome. The customer service and personal attention is outstanding. Dr Patel is very thorough and takes time to make sure your questions are answered." View Profile

Dr. Garrett James Tallman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Carlsbad, CA7.6 mi
"Very pleased with the care and attention given to an arthroscopic knee surgery recently performed." View Profile

Dr. Patrick Michael Omeara, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
Dr. Patrick Michael Omeara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and Carlsbad, CA. He has 41 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA9.7 mi
"Dr. Bruffey did my spinal fusion earlier this year, and the entire experience was excellent. His staff (especially Jamie) are supportive and return calls quickly." View Profile

Dr. Patrick Joseph Padilla, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA7.7 mi
"Dr. Padilla was very professional, courteous, has a great knowledge in his field." View Profile

Dr. Brad S Cohen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Cohen is a highly educated and brillant Surgeon. In the past 2 years I have had both my knees replaced successfully because of Dr. Cohen. " View Profile

Dr. Kevin Christophe Owsley, MD

Sports Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA2.9 mi
"Dr. Owsley a few months ago did knee surgery on me. I was a little nervous as I had other knee surgeries done before by other surgeons that did not help." View Profile

Dr. Michael John Skyhar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
45 years exp
Encinitas, CA9.6 mi
"We have gone to Dr. Skyhar many times with my husband and I both having rotator cuff surgeries, meniscus tear repair of the knee, plus Hyalgan injections of both knees." View Profile

Dr. Ryan C Meineke, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA7.7 mi
Dr. Ryan C Meineke, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and Encinitas, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gregory James Loren, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA9.6 mi
"Thank you Dr. Loren for taking care of my mom, her surgery was great and her recovery was amazing you are absolutely wonderful!!!" View Profile

Dr. Grant Gong Seiden, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, CA7.8 mi
"I went to see Dr. Seiden about a problem with my hand which he immediately diagnosed and gave me the various options for treatment." View Profile

Dr. Robert Afra, MD

Sports Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA7.7 mi
"I have had several great visits with Dr. Afra and his visiting chiropractor Dr. Kart. The front office staff and one of the xray techs are rude and unprofessional." View Profile

Dr. David William Amory, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, CA7.8 mi
Dr. David William Amory, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oceanside, CA, with other offices in Carlsbad, CA and Oceanside, CA. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and surgically treats musculoskeletal system disorders affecting bones, joints, soft tissues, and connective structures. These surgeons restore mobility and alleviate pain from injuries, degenerative conditions, and structural abnormalities.

Orthopedic surgeons complete medical school and a five-year orthopedic surgery residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in athletic medicine, joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, hand surgery, or pediatric orthopedics.

An Orthopedic Surgeon's practice includes:

  • Specializes in skeletal structures, articulations, soft tissues, and musculoskeletal mechanics
  • Assesses patients, orders imaging, diagnoses musculoskeletal pathology, provides operative and conservative management
  • Treats skeletal fractures, degenerative joint disease, athletic trauma, vertebral disorders, articular problems, and skeletal neoplasms
  • Performs arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures, fracture fixation, immobilization, therapeutic injections, and rehabilitation
  • Also known as: orthopedic specialist, bone surgeon, musculoskeletal surgeon, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Orthopedic Surgeons providing telehealth services in San Marcos. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Orthopedic Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in San Marcos. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in San Marcos. This helps you find an Orthopedic Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos without calling?
Search for Orthopedic Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Orthopedic Surgeons in San Marcos. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Orthopedic Surgeon.
How can I locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Orthopedic Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Marcos who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Orthopedic Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Orthopedic Surgeons who work there.

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