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Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
4.7 (45)
Map Pin Small Temescal Valley, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Temescal Valley, CA. Dr. Crater, completed a fellowship at Kaiser San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Crater, completed a residency at University of California, San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Crater an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Crater works at Riverside Medical Clinic in Temescal Valley, CA. 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.

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 (626) 623-7217

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Broken Arm
Wrist Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Joint Pain
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Compression Fracture
Crystal Arthropathy
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Infectious Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Neck Pain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Vertebral Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1801172291
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kaiser San Diego Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California, San Diego Medical Center
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center

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    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.

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

    45 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.

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