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Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (13)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD

Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gonzales an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Gonzales works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Encinitas, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Gonzales' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6312
  2. 2
    Office
    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste A, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  3. 3
    Regents of the University of California
    9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  4. 4
    University of Ca San Diego
    1200 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  5. 5
    University of California-department of Orthopedic Surgery
    350 Dickinson St Ste 121, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2539

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Peripheral Nerve Block
Chondromalacia
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Knee Osteophyte
Osteopenia
Somatic Nerve Block
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Partial Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Epidural Block
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.2
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    Based on 13 ratings
    Patient Ratings (13)
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1841476546
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gonzales is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gonzales has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Gonzales. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gonzales.

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