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Dr. Steven Garfin, MD

Dr. Steven Garfin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Garfin, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1972. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103

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Dr. Garfin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garfin

3.6

25 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
12%
12%
1 Star
24%
24%

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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
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Lisa – Nov 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John prior – Mar 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Anonymous in San Diego, CA – Jul 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
5 people found this helpful
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Julie in Poway, CA – Nov 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Steven Garfin, MD, is a board-certified and world-renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in the adult spine. Dr. Garfin is consistently elected as a Top Doctor in San Diego Magazine’s “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence." Dr. Garfin...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Office9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 1B 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
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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)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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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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