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Dr. Laura Alberton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.2 (33)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laura Alberton, MD

Dr. Laura Alberton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Alberton, completed a fellowship at University CA. Dr. Alberton, completed a residency at Mayo Clin Grad School. Patients rated Dr. Alberton an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Alberton works at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tear 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. Alberton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 605-7854
  2. 2
    Scripps Clinic
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7980
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    Scripps Clinic
    3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7980

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Green Hospital

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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis

Treatment frequency



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.
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Pyogenic Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.2
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    Based on 33 ratings
    Patient Ratings (33)
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    About Dr. Laura Alberton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1992770655
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University CA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mayo Clin Grad School
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Laura Alberton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alberton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Alberton has seen patients for Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alberton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Alberton. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alberton.

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