Top Ranked Orthopedic Care in San Diego

Expert orthopedic surgery and care

Scripps orthopedic doctors are San Diego’s winning team for treating sports injuries and other complex conditions that may require a knee replacement, hip replacement, spinal fusion, or procedures for the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, ankles and feet. With a focus on reducing pain and improving mobility, we offer comprehensive orthopedic care – including outpatient surgery –  throughout San Diego County.

Orthopedic specialties 

Our experienced specialists are dedicated to diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating all musculoskeletal areas of the body — bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, connecting soft tissues and nerves. Orthopedic services offered at Scripps include:



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Why choose Scripps

Scripps has been providing exceptional, compassionate health care for more than 100 years, and our orthopedic services are consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our world-renowned orthopedic experts use advanced techniques and work collaboratively to ensure that you receive the best possible care throughout your treatment journey. Here are some of the reasons more people choose Scripps for their San Diego orthopedic care.

Convenient locations

Scripps offers orthopedic treatment, care and surgery from Chula Vista to Oceanside, giving you convenient access to our specialists where and when you need it.

Clinical expertise

Scripps offers a broad range of orthopedic specialists to treat every need, which means you can receive care from an orthopedic surgeon or orthopedic specialist who has specific expertise in treating your particular condition or health concern. Sports medicine, podiatry, spine surgery, hand and wrist surgery, total or partial joint replacement — including knee replacement and hip replacement — in addition to foot and ankle reconstruction are offered by Scripps in world-class facilities and hospitals. We also offer pain management services for conditions that don't require surgery.

Nationally ranked care

Scripps is consistently ranked among the nation’s best for orthopedic care by U.S. News & World Report. The distinction is based on key metrics that include quality, patient outcomes, and system capabilities and facilities. The Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal Center at Scripps Clinic, adjacent to Scripps Green Hospital, is among the nation’s top destinations for orthopedic care.

Advanced technology

Scripps orthopedic doctors and teams use advanced imaging technologies and FDA-approved implants to ensure patients can receive the most appropriate diagnostic evaluations and treatments.