Patient Resources
Appointments and Forms
To schedule an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon, call 858-657-8200.
Appointments take place at the following locations:
UC San Diego Health System – La Jolla
Perlman Medical Offices
9350 Campus Point Drive, Suite 1A and 1B
La Jolla, CA 93037
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UC San Diego Health System - Hillcrest
UC San Diego Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
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UC San Diego Health System - Encinitas
Multi-Specialty Clinic
1200 Garden View Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Forms
Prepare for your doctor visit by filling out the required forms ahead of time. This can help you get in to see the doctor faster and make things go more smoothly. Bring these completed forms with you to your appointment:
- Medical History Form - Robertson, Voskanian, Ball, Kulidjian, Meunier, Abrams, Hentzen, Gonzales
- Medical History Form - Chang, Chen, Middleton
- Medical History Form - Garfin, Allen, Lee, Y
- Medical History Form - Chodos, Deben
- Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information
Video Resources
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Osteoarthritis with Gregg Middleton, MD
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Managing Back Pain with Doug Chang, MD, PhD
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Shoulder Injuries with Matt Meunier, MD
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Managing Knee Pain with Natalie Voskanian, MD
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Overuse Injuries with Ken Taylor, MD
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Managing Hip Pain with Catherine Robertson, MD
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UC San Diego Core Exercises with Dr. Douglas Chang
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UC San Diego Health System orthopedic surgeons want to equip you with important information about any procedure you might be facing. Emmi programs explain numerous surgical procedures and provide information on how to prepare and what to expect during recovery. Each video is about 20 minutes long. Topics include ACL reconstruction, anesthesia, multiple spine surgeries, knee and shoulder arthoscopy, carpal tunnel release and many more.
Register to view these informative, free programs today.
Award winning UCSD-TV features a variety programs on orthopedics, including sports medicine, osteoarthritis, shoulder pain, foot and ankle problems and new developments in orthopedic care. These programs are free to watch online and are available for download or as a podcast.
Bone Health Education and Support Group
First Wednesday of every month at noon
Thornton Hospital, Third floor
Bone Health Event Flyer
RSVP to Heather Hofflich, DO at
hhofflich@ucsd.edu or call 858-657-7236.
Facing Hip or Knee Replacement? Attend an informative Joint Replacement Class.
Learn more about hip or knee replacement surgery through our classes taught by our multidisciplinary joint surgery team, which includes nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions so that you feel comfortable with every aspect of the joint replacement process.
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UC San Diego Medical Center map
Classes are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Fifth floor conference room. Classes are also offered in Spanish.
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UC San Diego Thornton Hospital map
Classes are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Building 1 (located next to the Radiation Oncology PET/CT Center).
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To view a complete list of events or to register for a class please visit our
events page
For more information call Patient Education at
619-543-3646.
Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon
If you are scheduled for an appointment with an orthopedic specialist, you might want to ask some of the following questions during your consultation:
- What are my treatment options? What are the pros and cons of each?
- How long will the treatment take? How will it affect my daily activities?
- What does the recovery process entail? How long will recovery take?
- Are there any brochures I can read or websites I can visit for more information?
If Surgery is Recommended:
- What the surgery involves?
- How long will I be in the hospital?
- Who will perform the surgery, if not your orthopedist?
- Can I meet him or her prior to my surgery?
- What can I expect after surgery?
- Will I need further treatment (such as physical therapy, splints, medications)?
- What will happen if I don't have the surgery now?
- What are my alternatives to surgery?