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Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
4.7 (38)
Map Pin Small Temescal Valley, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Temescal Valley, CA. They completed their fellowship with Kaiser San Diego Medical Center

Dr. Crater works at Riverside Medical Clinic, Riverside, CA in Temescal Valley, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Hand Fracture , Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers) and Osteoarthritis 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. Crater's Office Locations

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    Riverside Medical Clinic
    21634 Retreat Pkwy, Temescal Valley, CA 92883 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 683-6370
    Monday
    8:30am - 4:30pm
    Tuesday
    8:30am - 4:30pm
    Wednesday
    8:30am - 4:30pm
    Thursday
    8:30am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    8:30am - 4:30pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Corona Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
  • Riverside Community Hospital

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Hand Fracture
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Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
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    4.7
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    Mar 21, 2023
    Dr Crater was thoughtful and thorough in explanations and review of my medical challenges. He reviewed my chart prior to stepping into the examination room, discussed my challenges as well as possible options... and asked questions that provoked my evaluation of my personal commitments in determining the level of my partnership in managing my health!! It was a new experience - and generated trust and showed he cares about his patients. The staff was friendly, and the environment mellow and comforting.
    Toneya MCGinnis — Mar 21, 2023
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    About Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1801172291
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kaiser San Diego Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California, San Diego Medical Center
    Residency
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of California, Irvine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Crater is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Crater has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Crater works at Riverside Medical Clinic, Riverside, CA in Temescal Valley, CA. View the full address on Dr. Crater’s profile.

    Dr. Crater has seen patients for Hand Fracture , Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers) and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Crater on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Crater. 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. Crater.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Crater, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Crater appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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