Orthopedics - UC San Diego Health

Orthopedics • San Diego, CA • Since 1968

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About

UC San Diego Health offers a comprehensive Center for Transplantation, part of a broader hospital system in San Diego. While focused on transplant services (heart, kidney, liver, lung, and multi-organ transplants, including living donor options), the organization is part of UC San Diego Health, a large private health system with multiple locations and wide-ranging primary and specialty care. For orthopedics in San Diego, you may want to explore UC San Diego Health’s orthopedics specialty pages or contact their offices directly.

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

4510 Executive Dr, Plaza 7, San Diego, California 92121, US

Phone

858-657-8200

Email

askus@health.ucsd.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://health.ucsd.edu/care/orthopedics/

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

AI-driven robotic spine surgery
3D-printed implants

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Awards & Accreditations

First West Coast AI Robotic Spine Surgery
world’s first personalized cervical spine surgery using AI and 3D-printed implants

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (UC San Diego Health Orthopedics – Encinitas): 2.0 stars (4 reviews) (4 reviews)
U.S. News & World Report (Orthopedic Surgeons at UC San Diego Health): 5/5 (Patient Experience category) (140 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Murphy): 4.0 stars (8 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Paul Girard): 4.0 stars (4 reviews, 75% 5-star ratings)

Patients praise

Nationally ranked and high-performing in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report
Expertise in complex musculoskeletal surgeries, trauma, and joint reconstruction
Positive feedback from patients praising doctor knowledge, skill, and bedside manner for some providers
Excellent clinical exams and clear explanation of treatment options mentioned in some reviews

Common complaints

Reports of perceived dismissive or sarcastic bedside manner from some providers
Frustration regarding perceived lack of resolution for orthopedic issues (e.g., being told conditions are cosmetic)
Complaints about perceived focus on financial gain or high volume of patients

"Amazing Doctor. Shattered my Tibia and he was able to put it back together. I can walk and run now."

— Healthgrades (Dr. Paul Girard)

"The doctor looked at me, saw my tattoos and said 'Not everybody gets to have working fingers' HOW CAN THAT BE OK?"

— Birdeye (UC San Diego Health Orthopedics – Encinitas)

"Dr. Murphy is exactly the kind of doctor I was hoping for, and he is extraordinarily talented at what he does. He makes me feel safe, comfortable and at ease."

— Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Murphy)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].