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Patient information from Michael P Muldoon, MD

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Contact Information

Orthopedic Medical Group of San Diego 7910 Frost Street Suite 200 San Diego, CA USA 92123 View map Phone 858 278-8300 Fax 858-278-1708

Other staff in my practice

The orthopaedic surgeons on our staff are Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. When you visit our practice, you'll meet a team of professionals that includes doctors, nurses and administrative staff who are focused on you and your care. Should you have an immediate problem and I am not available, another physician in the group will be available to assist you until your own doctor returns. Our medial service can be reached 24 hours a day.

Dr. William Bowman is an extremely experienced and talented orthopedist who specializes in the treatment of Musculoskeletal Tumors and complex limb reconstruction. He is the only practicing Orthopedic Oncologist in San Diego County.

Dr. Richard Coutts, my senior partner, is an internationally known researcher in cartilage and joint replacement.


Dr. Richard Santore is an internationally known Hip and Knee Surgeon with particular interest and expertise in corrective osteotomies of the hip and knee for traumatic and acquired conditions. He is the immediate past president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the incoming president of the California Orthopedic Association.

Dr Chris Gooding FRCS is our current fellow in hip and knee reconstruction.

Dr. John Lane is a practice associate and specializes in sports medicine, cartilage transplantation and worker's compensation issues.

Dr. Joel Smith and Dr. Jeffrey Smith are practice associates specialized in orthopedic trauma and complex post traumatic reconstructions.

Lisa Vaughn has been our office manager for the past 8 years and manages day to day operations as well as functioning as our practice Omsbudsman.

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