Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD
Dr. Frank Chiarappa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103Make an Appointment
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About Me
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I am a Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic Oncologist. I specialize in the surgical removal and treatment of benign and malignant (cancerous) tumor of the bones, muscle, and soft tissue. I have a particular expertise in treating sarcoma and performing limb-sparing procedures.Orthopedic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
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University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2019Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency Hospital, 2018University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2013University Of Akron
Undergraduate School, 2009
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 38
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
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(858) 480-5558.
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