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Dr. Jan Fronek, MD

Dr. Jan Fronek, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*

Dr. Jan Fronek, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

3811 Valley Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92130
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fronek's Reviews

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4.3
25 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Dr. Fronek has helped me to live an active life.
I tore my rotator cuff on my left arm 16 years ago in an exercise class resulting in a frozen shoulder and need for surgery. Dr. Fronek repaired it and it has been fully functional and without pain. Recently had surgery by Dr. Fronek on my right shoulder for a torn rotator cuff and bicep tear and it is healing well and the pain is gone. I thank God for Dr. Fronek’s skill as a surgeon.
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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Sep 30, 2023
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Great overall experience. Dr. Fronek took time to explain the condition of my rotator cuff, offer treatment options and time-frames and did a great job on my surgery. He didn't sugar coat recovery time frames, which are long, and he also didn't push me to do the surgery right away, which I appreciated. He did a great job following up post surgery. He comes highly recommended by my physical therapist, which I put a lot of stock in since they see many post surgical patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jeff – Jul 14, 2021
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He was a referral after another surgeon at Scripps told me I would never run again! Dr. Fronek was patient and thorough, and was a realist. Highly recommend him!!! I am running again!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Connie Jeanne Page – Jul 13, 2021
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Everybody from start to finish was awesome !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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David Saxon – May 31, 2021
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I am a doctor, and all my doctor friends recommended Dr. Fronek for knee surgery. Couldn't have been a better experience. He was thorough, kind, and careful, and my recovery was fast and easy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Apr 08, 2021
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Excellent Doctor and Human Being. Although he is busy, he not only treats you with great respect but is there for you when you need him. He even called me on weekends and evenings to check on me. My ACL reconstruction went well and other doctors praised the results after one year.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Guilherme Feres Matarazzo – Sep 14, 2020
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Dr. Fronek was a great surgeon and really well explained the procedure and rehabilitation steps. All went well with my knee surgery and there are no noticeable scars. After a period of recovery, my knee feels great with no pain and fully movement. Just an overall excellent experience with Dr. Fronek and his staff. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2020
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I first saw Dr. Jan Fronek in mid November, 2019 when I was hospitalized for a hand/wrist condition. He assisted in diagnosing my condition. I then was scheduled to follow up with Dr. Fronek the following week. Prior to the follow up appointment, Dr. Fronek called to see how I was doing, left a message with his cell phone number so that I was able to contact him directly. In my appointments with him, I found him to be reassuring and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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M. McGowan in San Diego, CA – Nov 16, 2019
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I was debating myself to leave 1 or 2 stars for Dr. Fronek. The whole appointment lasted less than 5 minutes from the time he walked into the room. He asked a couple of questions, touched the joint a couple of times, and already telling me his premature diagnosis. And then, he realized he forgot to look at the scans. So he looked at the scans for literally 3 seconds, after which mumbled that I need more scans. A terrible doctor. He should be ashamed of himself. Not recommended him at all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
8 others found this helpful
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MB in San Diego, CA – Jul 19, 2016
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Excellent physician. Surgery for torn meniscus complete success. Staff very kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jennifer in San Diego, CA – Mar 15, 2016
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Jan fronek is a nice enough surgeon and polite (great bedside manners) and works in a great office where everyone is attentive and responsive. My ACL reconstruction was a complete fail from fronek. 2013 I did my second knee surgery and he was confident and reassuring it wouldn't have the same laxity issues ...... Wrong!!! Same issue immediately. He seemed confident before the opp, than same rehab probs and he states numerous times I don't know. Now I'm looking for another surgeon for the ACL
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Amir in San Diego – Jan 18, 2016
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Jan Fronek, MD, is a member of the Scripps Clinic division of orthopedics and head of sports medicine, a section dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries. His expertise includes arthroscopic surgery, which uses a pencil-sized...read more

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Jan Fronek, MD, is a member of the Scripps Clinic division of orthopedics and head of sports medicine, a section dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries. His expertise includes arthroscopic surgery, which uses a pencil-sized...read more
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

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