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Dr. Scott Ball, MD

Dr. Scott Ball, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Ball, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1999. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ball's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ball

4.4

45 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Michael Packard – Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2022
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
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Ryan Dishaw – Jan 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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David – Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mark – Nov 01, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Lisa Alison Shepard in CA, CA – Jan 14, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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wayne in carlsbadc ca – Jan 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Oct 14, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Jean Ball in Vista, CA – Apr 13, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Chris in CA – Aug 04, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Arnold in Gaithersburg, MD – Feb 13, 2016
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Zahra in San Diego, CA – Jan 12, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Ron in Encinitas, CA – Dec 29, 2015
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Scott Ball, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement surgery for both the hip and knee, and salvage reconstruction for failed joint replacements. Using minimally invasive approaches, he helps facilitate reduced...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1999
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

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

Regents of the University of California9400 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

University of CA San Diego1200 Garden View Rd Encinitas, CA 92024
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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