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Dr. Christopher Behr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Christopher Behr, MD
4.0 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Behr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Oceanside, CA.
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Dr. Christopher Behr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Oceanside, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Behr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Oceanside, CA.

About

Dr. Christopher Behr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Oceanside, CA. Dr. Behr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and El Centro Regional Medical Center. Dr. Behr has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears and Shoulder Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Behr received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Behr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Behr is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Knee Ligament Tears
Shoulder Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Shoulder Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Shoulder Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Osteophyte
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Southern CA Select HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    2205 Vista Way # 210, Oceanside, CA 92054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 704-5750
  2. 2 Office
    4060 4th Ave Ste 700E, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 686-8301
  3. 3 San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc.
    4060 4th Ave Ste 700, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 299-8500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Behr
4.0
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (13)

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Dec 20, 2024
The front receptionists are friendly and helpful. Dr. Behr is very attentive and listens. He explains and answers any questions.
Cynthia — Dec 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Hospital for Special Surgery|North Shore University Hospital
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Does Dr. Behr communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Behr offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Behr offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Behr have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Behr frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears and Shoulder Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Behr, MD is affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Behr, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

    207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA