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Dr. Stephen C Shoemaker M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Stephen C Shoemaker M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(17)
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 210 La Jolla CA, 92037
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Stephen Shoemaker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Shoemaker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shoemaker 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

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1983

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1983

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • San Diego Super Doctors 2011  

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Acl Tear
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Fellowships

  • San Diego Knee Fellowship Program, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine    1989

Dr. Stephen C Shoemaker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 210

9850 Genesee Ave Suite 210 -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-535-1075
Fax: 858-453-9810

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shoemaker


4.0

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Dr. Stephen C Shoemaker M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 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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