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There are 158 Sports Medicine Specialists in La Mesa, CA and 43% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include UC San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (96)
  • Aetna (91)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (91)
  • First Health (87)
  • Cigna (85)
  • UnitedHealthCare (80)
  • Health Net (74)
  • Blue Shield of California (73)
  • Humana (67)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (60)
  • Anthem (50)
  • Oscar Health (48)
  • ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. (31)
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  • Molina Healthcare (29)
  • MultiPlan (29)
  • Sharp Health Plan (26)
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Gender
  • Female (39)
  • Male (119)

Distance

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  • 1 mile (3)
  • 5 miles (57)
  • 10 miles (158)
  • 25 miles (267)
  • 50 miles (298)
  • 100 miles (737)
  • National (16475)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Orthopedic Surgery (34)
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine (23)
  • Chiropractic Sports Medicine (17)
  • Family Medicine (12)
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (12)
  • Physical Therapy (11)
  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (11)
  • Sports Physical Therapy (10)
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy (8)
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery (8)
  • Sports Medicine Pain Management (8)
  • Acupuncture (5)
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (5)
  • Men's Sports Medicine (4)
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery (4)
  • Pain Medicine (4)
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics (4)
  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics (3)
  • Orthopedics (3)
  • Chiropractic (3)
  • Emergency Sports Medicine (3)
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine (3)
  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
  • Urgent Care Medicine (3)
  • Addiction Psychology (2)
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine (2)
  • Health Psychology (2)
  • Behavioral Therapy (2)
  • Psychological Trauma (2)
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (2)
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Age
  • Under 40 (36)
  • 41-50 (37)
  • 51-60 (43)
  • 61-70 (23)
  • Over 70 (6)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (28)
  • Tomorrow (31)
  • Schedules online (1)
  • Accepts new patients (87)
  • Telehealth (76)

Language

Language
  • Afrikaans (1)
  • Armenian (1)
  • Bosnian (1)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (1)
  • Farsi (2)
  • French (5)
  • German (4)
  • Gujarati (1)
  • Italian (3)
  • Japanese (1)
  • Korean (2)
  • Norwegian (1)
  • Spanish (20)
  • Tagalog (1)
  • Urdu (1)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (37)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (68)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (96)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (105)
  • 1 Star And Higher (108)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (29)
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital (13)
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital (10)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (8)
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (8)
  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center (5)
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (5)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (4)
  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center (4)
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway (4)
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (4)
  • Paradise Valley Hospital (4)
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido (3)
  • Scripps Green Hospital (3)
  • Tri-city Medical Center (2)
  • UC Davis Medical Center (1)
  • Plumas District Hospital (1)
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido (1)
  • Eisenhower Medical Center (1)
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center (1)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (1)
  • Pullman Regional Hospital (1)
  • Whitman Hospital And Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Rose Hospital (1)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center (1)
  • Blessing Hospital (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (1)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (1)
  • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (1)
  • Syringa General Hospital (1)
  • Evanston Hospital (1)
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center (1)
  • Ventura County Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare West (1)
  • Gritman Medical Center (1)
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (1)
  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center (1)
  • Mills-peninsula Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (1)
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista (1)
  • Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital (1)
  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (1)
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Sports Medicine Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sports medicine specialist?

A sports medicine specialist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including your bones, muscles, and joints. Unlike an orthopedic surgeon who treats musculoskeletal system disorders, sports medicine specialists focus on more conservative and non-operative therapies to treat and prevent injuries.

What conditions do sports medicine specialists treat?

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Despite its name, sports medicine specialists treat a wide variety of conditions that affect various people. Some of the common conditions sports medicine specialists treat include:

What procedures do sports medicine specialists perform?

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A sports medicine specialist’s goal is to help you prevent and recover from injury without needing an operation. Some of the procedures they perform include:

  • exercise counseling for patients who want to improve their fitness
  • lifestyle counseling, which includes nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids, and more
  • prescribing medications to reduce swelling and pain
  • safe strength training and other strength-building exercises
  • splints used to stabilize injured areas
  • range of motion, stretching, and mobility exercises
  • treatments that stimulate healing, such as massage, sound wave, heat and cold, and electric

In the event surgery is necessary, a sports medicine specialist can refer you to an orthopedic surgeon.

When should I speak with a sports medicine specialist?

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Some of the most common reasons for speaking with a sports medicine specialist include treatment for acute and chronic sports injuries.

Acute sports injuries happen suddenly, often when exercising, playing a sport, or completing compound movement activities. Symptoms of acute injuries include:

  • a bone or joint that appears out of place
  • muscle weakness or loss of movement
  • sudden pain
  • swelling

Chronic sports injuries worsen and develop through repetition and time, usually from regularly performing an activity or training too hard. Symptoms of chronic injuries include:

  • pain or a dull ache that persists even when you rest
  • swelling that does not go away
  • tenderness and pain when moving or exercising

What can I expect from my first sports medicine specialist appointment?

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A typical first exam with a sports medicine specialist will include a physical exam that tests your ability to perform activities safely. Your doctor will show you a combination of exercises and any required equipment. Typically, your sports medicine specialist will also provide information about nutrition and other healthy lifestyle activities.

What questions should I ask my sports medicine specialist?

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It’s important that you prepare for your appointment with a sports medicine specialist. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of good questions to ask your doctor for some of the most common visit types:

Injury prevention

  • What are some safe exercises to help prevent ligament tears in my shoulder, knee, etc.?
  • How often should I be training if I want to avoid repetitive strain injuries?
  • What equipment do you recommend to help prevent sports injuries?
  • Should I wear a mouthguard?

Injury recovery

  • How long should I rest after this sports injury?
  • Should I apply heat or cold to a muscle injury?
  • Do you think I need an X-ray?
  • What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
  • What therapies do you recommend for treating overuse injuries?
  • What can you tell me about joint swelling?
  • How soon can I get back to exercising?

Diet and nutrition

  • How much water should I drink during exercise?
  • Are energy drinks good or bad for my health?
  • Do you recommend any foods to prevent muscle cramps?
  • What type of nutrition do you recommend for my level of training?
  • Are there any supplements you recommend for athletes?

Exercise

  • What are some excellent warm-up exercises?
  • How often should I train a muscle group?
  • How much should I rest in between sets and training sessions?
  • Are there any exercises I should avoid based on my condition?
  • How can I improve my fitness for better strength, performance, and endurance?
  • What are some good stretches and mobility exercises?

You may use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.

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