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Dr. Krishna Cidambi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (19)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Krishna Cidambi, MD

Dr. Krishna Cidambi, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA. They graduated from UC San Diego and is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Cidambi an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Cidambi works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in Coronado, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Cidambi's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
    8008 Frost St Ste 106, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-5434
  2. 2
    UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  3. 3
    Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-5434
  4. 4
    Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400
  5. 5
    Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA 92118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 522-3722

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Osteophyte
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
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)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Failed Total Joint Replacement
Revision of Total Joint
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1275836959
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hoag Hospital
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • UC San Diego
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Krishna Cidambi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cidambi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Cidambi has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cidambi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Cidambi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cidambi.

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