Dr. Richard Santore, MD
Dr. Richard Santore, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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3750 Convoy St Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92111Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Santore, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1975
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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