Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Synergy Orthopedics provides advanced orthopedic care for patients at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and surrounding communities. Our orthopedic specialists provide hospital-based treatment options for North County patients for orthopedic surgery or inpatient monitoring at Scripps Memorial.

We provide orthopedic treatments for joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, non-surgical options, and follow-up care coordinated between Synergy and Scripps Encinitas hospitals.

Scripps Memorial Hospital is located in Encinitas and serves patients in North County and the surrounding communities of San Diego.

At this location, Synergy Orthopedics patients may have access to advanced hospital-based orthopedic procedures and follow-up care depending on their condition, physician, and treatment plan.

Patients may have access to orthopedic services, including:

• Joint replacement
• Sports medicine
• Spine care
• Hand and upper extremity care
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Non-surgical treatments
• Orthopedic surgery
• Pain management

Service availability may vary based on physician privileges, facility resources, and individual treatment plans.

Hand and Upper Extremity Care

Evaluation and treatment are available for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve conditions, arthritis, and other orthopedic concerns.

Spine Care

Synergy Orthopedics physicians evaluate and treat spine-related conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and other causes of neck or back pain. Treatment options may include conservative care, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery when appropriate.

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine specialists provide care for athletic and activity-related injuries involving the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and other joints. Treatment may include rehabilitation, arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, and individualized recovery planning.

Joint Replacement

For patients with advanced joint damage or arthritis, hip and knee replacement procedures may be considered. Depending on the physician, facility, and patient’s condition, robotic-assisted technology may be available for select procedures.

Shoulder Replacement & Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgery

• Daniel S. Brereton, DO

Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

• Tal S. David, MD
• Michael R. Lenihan, MD
• Pascual Dutton, MD
• Sam Klatman, MD
• Jonathan J. Myer, MD
• David J. Burnikel, MD
• Michael Sirota, MD
• John “Andy” Grotting, MD
• Andromahi Trivellas, MD

Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement

• Michael Muldoon, MD
• Rina Jain, MD
• Harbinder S. Chadha, MD
• Thomas Hong, MD

Hand, Wrist, Forearm, & Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

• M. Lucius Pomerantz, MD
• Matthew C. Shillito, MD
• Jerrick Robker, DO
• Eric P. Hofmeister, MD

Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

• Scot A. Youngblood, MD

Spine and Pain Specialists

• Matthew Follett, MD

PM&R, Sports Medicine & Pain Management

• Gavin Kolodge, DO
• Enoch Chang, MD

Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas through Synergy specialists can expect coordinated support throughout the surgical process. This may typically include scheduling assistance, help with insurance authorization, and pre-operative instructions covering parking, check-in procedures, and arrival time on the day of surgery.

Following discharge, patients may return to a Synergy clinic or Scripps Memorial Hospital in North County for routine post-operative follow-up care. Inpatient orthopedic surgical procedures are performed at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, which provides hospital-based services and support during the surgical stay.

Specific scheduling, authorization, and follow-up arrangements may vary by procedure and individual patient circumstances. Patients should confirm details directly with their care team.

Patients receiving treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas benefit from coordinated care between Synergy Orthopedic Specialists and Scripps hospital-based services. From initial consultation through surgery, recovery, rehabilitation, and follow-up visits, patients receive comprehensive orthopedic care designed to support mobility, function, and long-term outcomes.

Whether you need joint replacement, sports injury treatment, spine care, hand surgery, or non-surgical orthopedic management, Synergy physicians provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your condition and goals.