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Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD

Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chula Vista, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

955 Lane Ave Ste 200 Chula Vista, CA 91914
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lenihan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lenihan

2.9

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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4 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
2 people found this helpful
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Robert Furtney – Jun 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Kitty in Chula Vista, CA – Nov 18, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Mary Thompson in San Diego, CA – May 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Kent in Chula Vista, CA – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Michael Lenihan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chula Vista, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc.955 Lane Ave Ste 200 Chula Vista, CA 91914
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Practice

Synergy Specialists Medical Group3444 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 401 San Diego, CA 92123
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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