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Dr. Garrett Tallman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (27)
Map Pin Small Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Garrett Tallman, MD

Dr. Garrett Tallman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Patients rated Dr. Tallman an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Tallman works at Practice in Encinitas, CA with other offices in Carlsbad, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Baker’s Cyst along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Tallman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 301, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-4700
  2. 2
    Sean Hassinger MD Inc.
    6125 Paseo del Norte Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-4700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
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Baker’s Cyst

Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Patellar Chondromalacia
Baker’s Cyst
Achilles Tendinitis
Chondromalacia
Limb Pain
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Menisectomy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1932176898
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Tallman has seen patients for Joint Pain, Patellar Chondromalacia and Baker’s Cyst, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tallman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Tallman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tallman.

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