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Dr. Robert Girling, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (29)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Girling, MD

Dr. Robert Girling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Texsan, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Legent Orthopedic + Spine Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Girling, completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Patients rated Dr. Girling an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Girling works at Sports Medicine Assoc San Antno in San Antonio, TX with other offices in Boerne, TX and Live Oak, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain 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. Girling's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Texas Center for Athletes
    21 Spurs Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 699-8326
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Alamo Heights Office
    5921 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 699-8326
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Boerne Area Clinic
    112 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 699-8326
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Northeast San Antonio
    12413 Judson Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 699-8326
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital Texsan
  • Methodist Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital Northeast
  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Legent Orthopedic + Spine Hospital
  • Baptist Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

Treatment frequency



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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
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Osteopenia Chevron Icon
Patellar Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
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Patellar Tendonitis Chevron Icon
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Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
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Excision of Ganglion Chevron Icon
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Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
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    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    4.9
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    Based on 29 ratings
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    About Dr. Robert Girling, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1356661904
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Texas / Austin Campus
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Girling has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Girling on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Girling. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Girling.

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