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Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD

Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER in 2004. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Dr. Gonzales' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gonzales

4.4

17 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paula kubiak – Sep 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jason 'Shane' Cross – May 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jason "Shane" Cross – May 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J – May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Ucsd patient – May 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Karl F – Apr 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jim B – Oct 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Richard E. in El Cajon, Ca. – Jan 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Sherri Vinsant in El Cajon, CA – Mar 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Daniel WUlbert in Cardiff, CA – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Kristine Wright in Thousand Oaks, Ca. – Dec 12, 2016
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Francis Gonzales, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult hip and knee joint replacement surgery. Dr. Gonzales is fellowship-trained in direct anterior hip replacement, which is a muscle-sparing approach that allows...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Georgetown University / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Office9350 Campus Point Dr Ste A La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

University of CA San Diego1200 Garden View Rd Encinitas, CA 92024
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Practice

Regents of the University of California9400 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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