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Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (22)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Stanford Health Care. Dr. Palanca, completed a residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Palanca an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Palanca works at Arch Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA with other offices in Redwood City, CA and Poway, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Palanca's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopedics
    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 743-4789
  2. 2
    Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  3. 3
    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion
    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, Poway, CA 92064 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 485-0050

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Stanford Health Care

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Fibular Fracture
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Fibular Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bunion
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Sclerosis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Neuroplasty
Plantar Fascia Release
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1629203971
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Residency
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    • University of Michigan Medical School
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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