Heinz Hoenecke, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Scripps Health orthopedic surgeon Heinz Hoenecke Jr., MD
4.7 Learn more 168 Ratings
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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130
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Accepts new patients
Treats adults
In-person visits only
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About

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Orthopaedic SurgerySports Medicine

Biography

Heinz Hoenecke, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He has special clinical interest in the shoulder, including throwing shoulder, shoulder reconstruction and shoulder replacement, as well as knee ligament reconstruction. In practice since 1988, Dr. Hoenecke can assist patients living with a variety of sports injuries, arthritis, and other shoulder and knee problems.


In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hoenecke conducts research in the areas of shoulder arthroplasty (surgical repair of the joint), the throwing shoulder and arthroscopic surgical techniques. He is also active in the medical community as a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Shoulder and Elbow Society and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.


Dr. Hoenecke believes in getting to know his patients’ goals and history in order to provide the best treatment options possible.


When not in the office, he enjoys flying, surfing and skiing.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, 2011American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, 1990

Medical Education

University of Arizona, MD, 1983

Internships

University of Arizona Health Science Center, General Surgery, 1984

Residencies

University of Arizona Health Science Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988

Fellowships

Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Sports Medicine, 1991

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Isaac Maquet, PA

Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery
Christine Kubeck
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Christine Kubeck, PA

Physician Assistant-Surgical, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery

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