Dr. Eric R Hentzen M.D. PH.D.?
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Dr. Eric R Hentzen M.D. PH.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(15)
1200 Garden View Road Encinitas CA, 92024
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About

Dr. Eric Hentzen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Hentzen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hentzen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Medical Degree

Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Degree

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Medical Degree

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Eric R Hentzen M.D. PH.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 W Arbor Dr Mc 8894

200 W Arbor Dr Mc 8894 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-543-6312, 619-543-6222
Fax: 619-543-7480

UC San Diego Health - Encinitas: Garden View - Orthopedics

1200 Garden View Road -
Encinitas, CA 92024
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New patients: 858-657-8200, 760-536-7700

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Dr. Eric R Hentzen M.D. PH.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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