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Dr. Carl Orr, MD

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39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carl Orr, MD

Dr. Carl Orr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Mesa, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Orr an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Orr works at Practice in La Mesa, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Orr's Office Locations

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    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 221, La Mesa, CA 91942 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 462-8100
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    Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400

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  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

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    About Dr. Carl Orr, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    • English, Hebrew
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    • 1730195694
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    • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
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