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Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
2.9 (11)
Map Pin Small Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD

Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chula Vista, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Mountains Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lenihan an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Lenihan works at Practice in Chula Vista, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA and Temecula, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Lenihan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group
    955 Lane Ave Ste 200, Chula Vista, CA 91914 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 421-3400
  2. 2
    Synergy Specialists Medical Group
    3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 401, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 616-6400
  3. 3
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    41715 Winchester Rd Ste 102, Temecula, CA 92590 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 616-6400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Mountains Community Hospital

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Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    2.9
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1699711846
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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