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Dr. Steven Garfin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.6 (25)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Steven Garfin, MD

Dr. Steven Garfin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Garfin an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Garfin works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, 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. Garfin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  2. 2
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    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 1B, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
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    Regents of the University of California
    9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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    3.6
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    About Dr. Steven Garfin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679515829
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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