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Specialties
Arm, Elbow, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Spine
Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Metabolic Bone Disease, Osteoporosis, Sports Medicine, Trauma/Fractures, Certificate of added qualifications, Hand Surgery
Approach to treating patients
The surgeons of Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of adults, teens, and children. All of our doctors are fellowship trained in subspecialty areas of orthopaedics. Drs. Lake and Hanson specialize in lower extremity disorders with expertise in hip and knee replacement. Dr. Lake is an expert in total and unicompartmental knee replacement and Dr. Hanson's skills includes anterior approach hip replacement surgery. Dr. DuBois specializes in shoulder surgery with particluar expertise in shoulder replacement surgery including the new reverse ball and socket replacemet. Dr Chodos is skilled in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders. All of our doctors have advanced training in arthroscopy, sports medicine and fracture care. Their training, dedication, and experience is the prescription for successful orthopaedic treatment.
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Members in the Group
Peter B Hanson, MD
Fellow of the AAOS
Lower Extremity Reconstruction
orthodoc.aaos.org/pbhansonmd
Ben DuBois, MD
Fellow of the AAOS
Shoulder Reconstruction and Arthroscopy
orthodoc.aaos.org/sandiegoshoulderdoc
John R Lake, MD
Emeritus Fellow of the AAOS
Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Marc Chodos, MD
Member of the AAOS
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Additional Staff
Osteoporosis Center of La MesaDexa Scan
State of the art testing for osteoporosis available on site. Physician referral not necessary. Call 619-462-3131 for an appointment.
MRI Center at Grossmont Orthopaedics
MRI Extremity Scanner
Our in-office MRI scanner allows for efficient use of your time by allowing your MRI to be done in our office, often times the same day as your doctors visit.
Ultrasound Center at Grossmont Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Dr. DuBois is an expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He utilizes this technology in our office for the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears as well as other disorders of the body. The ultrasound is also used to visualize needle placement for joint injections leading to more accurate placement of the needle, and less pain.