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Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO
4.6 (57 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO
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Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery* Age 47
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Sherman graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Riverside County Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Sherman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Riverside University Health System-Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Sherman has experience treating conditions like Tibial Fracture, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sherman received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Dr. Sherman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sherman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sherman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tibial Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lower Extremity Trauma
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Traumatic Injuries
Trigger Finger
Upper Extremity Trauma
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Bone Scan
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Triwest
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
    Tricare

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sherman
4.6
Based on 57 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 06, 2025
Having a traumatic surgery is not for the faint of heart. Dr. Sherman’s work on my broken femur has been lauded by two other orthopedic surgeons as “excellent”. I’m feel so grateful that he was on duty when I needed help. I’m forever in his debt.
— Jun 06, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Riverside County Regional Medical Center
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Riverside County Regional Medical Center
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, San Diego
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sherman's profile.

Dr. Sherman frequently treats the following conditions: Tibial Fracture, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Riverside University Health System-Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Sherman, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA