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Dr. Lester Mohler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
2.9 (32)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lester Mohler, MD

Dr. Lester Mohler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Sports Medicine. They graduated from Ohio State U, College of Medicine|Ohio State University College Of Medicine And Public Health and is affiliated with Paradise Valley Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Mohler works at California Orthopaedic Institute in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Joint Pain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Mohler's Office Locations

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    California Orthopaedic Institute
    7485 Mission Valley Rd Ste 104A, San Diego, CA 92108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 291-8930
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday
    8:00am - 5:00pm

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  • Paradise Valley Hospital
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

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    2.9
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    How was your appointment with Dr. Mohler?

    May 31, 2022
    Dr. Mohler did a total hip replacement for both hips two months apart. Prior to surgery, I had a lot of pain and a terrible limp and quit playing tennis after 45 years of playing. As soon as I woke up from surgery, my pain was gone. I could walk without a cane in two days. Did a 12 mile hike in the mountains two weeks later, and started playing tennis three and a half weeks after. It has now been just under three months from my last hip replacement, and I can run, jump, make athletic moves, and am as fast as I was 15 years ago. So I went from…did want to go to the mailbox because of pain, to can workout every day as well as play tennis and now very competitive again because I have no pain and thus can move quickly. I am loving life as my quality of life is as it was when I was younger. Of course, I don’t have a limp now as well.
    Dave Duke — May 31, 2022
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    About Dr. Lester Mohler, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1548220080
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • U WA|University of Washington, Seattle
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • U CA|University Ca San Diego Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Penn State U|Penn State University Hershey Med Ctr
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Ohio State U, College of Medicine|Ohio State University College Of Medicine And Public Health
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lester Mohler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Mohler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Mohler has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Mohler works at California Orthopaedic Institute in San Diego, CA. View the full address on Dr. Mohler’s profile.

    Dr. Mohler has seen patients for Wrist Sprain or Strain, Joint Pain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Mohler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Mohler. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mohler.

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