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Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD
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Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 40
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Chiarappa graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Chiarappa currently practices at Krishna R. Cidambi, Md-Uc San Diego Health and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Oroville Hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. Dr. Chiarappa has experience treating conditions like Soft Tissue Sarcoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chiarappa received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Chiarappa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chiarappa is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Cancer
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Cancer
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Back Pain
Breast Cancer
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tibial Fracture
Uterine Cancer
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Ewing's Sarcoma
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Kidney Cancer
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Overweight
Pancreatic Cancer
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pheochromocytoma
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Prostate Cancer
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wrist Fracture
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arthrocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
STD Screening
Steroid Injection
Strep Test
Synovial Biopsy
Syphilis Screening
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Krishna R. Cidambi, Md-Uc San Diego Health
    200 W Arbor Dr # 8765, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Feb 24, 2024
I was referred to Dr. Chiarappa from the orthopedic department at Eisenhower Medical Center as they wanted me to see a professional on sarcoma issues.
Sally Welsh — Feb 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2018
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chiarappa's profile.

Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Oroville Hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.

Yes, Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Oroville Hospital

    2767 Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

    2825 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA