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Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 53
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Hentzen graduated from Baylor University. Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Hentzen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Hentzen received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Hentzen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hentzen is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Synovial Biopsy
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Select CA HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  2. 2 Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 552-8585
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Office
    200 W Arbor Dr Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6312
  4. 4 University of CA San Diego
    1200 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200

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3.9
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Sep 23, 2019
I have had nine surgeries to date in 2019 with Dr. Hentzen, MD at UCSD Hillcrest. Dr. Hentzen is an expert in his specialty, is kind, patient, and has an excellent support staff. The staff in surgery at Hillcrest and his office in Encintas are top-notch. I would highly recommend Dr.Hentzen at UCSD.
Jean Ball — Sep 23, 2019
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
    2001
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Board Certifications

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  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hentzen's profile.

Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Eric Hentzen, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA