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Dr. James Tasto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 86
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Dr. James Tasto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 86
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience
Dr. James Tasto, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Tasto graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1965 and completed a residency at Harvard Med Sch/Ma Gen Hosp&Peter Bent Brigham Hosp&Chldrns Hospital. Dr. James Tasto, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 60 years experience. Dr. Tasto currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Tasto's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tasto is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement Revision
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
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)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 James P Tasto MD Inc
    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1965
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1966
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Med Sch/Ma Gen Hosp&Peter Bent Brigham Hosp&Chldrns Hospital
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Tasto, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tasto's profile.

Dr. James Tasto, MD is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Tasto, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA