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Dr. Frederick Close MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Frederick Close MD

Orthopedist

3/5(13)
5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr La Mesa CA, 91942
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Frederick Close is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Close specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Close tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1964

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

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Dr. Frederick Close MD's Practice location

Frederick Close, MD

5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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New patients: 619-462-0900
Fax: 619-462-3584

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Dr. Frederick Close MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942

Head northeast on Center Drive 1333 ft
Turn right onto Healthcare Drive 190 ft
Turn right 162 ft
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ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head southwest on Center Drive 227 ft
Turn left onto Grossmont Center Drive 1489 ft
Continue straight onto La Mesa Boulevard 703 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 8 West 1236 ft
Merge left onto I 8 2.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 550 ft
Continue right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 154 ft
Continue left onto Parkway Drive 394 ft
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head southwest on Center Drive 227 ft
Turn left onto Grossmont Center Drive 1489 ft
Continue straight onto La Mesa Boulevard 703 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 8 West 1236 ft
Merge left onto I 8 5.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Mission Gorge Road 902 ft
Keep left at the fork towards Mission Gorge Road 258 ft
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