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Dr. Scott Ball, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Scott Ball, MD
4.4 (45 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Scott Ball, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Scott Ball, MD
4.4 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Scott Ball, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Ball, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Ball graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1999 and completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Medical Center.Dr. Scott Ball, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Ball currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Mountains Community Hospital. Dr. Ball has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ball received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Ball's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ball also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ball is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Epidural Block
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 University of CA San Diego
    1200 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 Regents of the University of California
    9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ball
4.4
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 23, 2024
Both hips replaced in 2008 and 2013 respectively. Had follow up X Rays October 2014 and both hips remain as though brand new. Dr Ball is the best !!
Michael Packard — Oct 23, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Ball, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ball's profile.

Dr. Scott Ball, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Mountains Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Ball, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Mountains Community Hospital

    29101 Hospital Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA