Dr. Robert Hempton, MD
Dr. Robert Hempton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is not accepting new patients.
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4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hempton
3.7
| 5 Star | 67% | 67% |
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| 1 Star | 33% | 33% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hempton to family and friends is 3.6666667 out of 5
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Dr. Robert Hempton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is not accepting new patients.Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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University Saarland Homburg
Fellowship Hospital, 1979Yale
Residency Hospital, 1978Hartford Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1978Dartmouth
Internship Hospital, 1975Yale School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1974Yale University
Medical School, 1974Uc Berkeley
Undergraduate School, 1970
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- 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
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsAmerica’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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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