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Our orthopaedic surgeons have come to San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center with a wide and diverse background. They are able to provide state-of-the-art orthopaedic care for very specialized fields as well as provide excellent orthopaedic care for general orthopaedic injuries, diseases and conditions.
Some of the many areas we see are:
- General orthopedics
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Athletic medicine and rehabilitation
- Medical coverage at team sporting events
- Extreme sports injuries
- Knee ligament reconstruction (ACL)
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder reconstruction
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Chronic tendon pain
- Workers Compensation
- Medical/Legal (QME, AME, IME)
- Trauma and facture care
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Compression neuropathies
- Nonoperative Spine Treatment
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James P. Tasto, MD
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Physicians
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy
619-229-0375
Front Office
- Rose Martin (Front Office Supervisor, Dr. Tasto's and Dr. Myer's Scheduler)
- Lisa Arsulich
- Heidi Byers (Dr. Jain's Scheduler)
Back Office
- Julie Przepiora, OT-C (Dr. Tasto's Assistant)
- Jose Guzman (Ltd. Radiology Technologist)
- Yvonne Wolfe (Dr. Jain's Assistant)
- Jeanne Crissy OT-C (Dr. Myer's Assistant)
Worker's Compensation
- Tencia Howell
619-229-2972
Billing Office
Administration
- Lisa Sullivan (Office Manager)
- Donna Robertson (Administrative Assistant)
- Luisa Barron (Financial Manager)
Fellowship Program
- Mari Heerlyn (Fellowship Program Coordinator) 619-229-3939
- Renee Hardesty (Fellowship Program Coordinator) 619-229-5018
Tendon Treatment Center
San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center has implemented an innovative program for the specific treatment of tendon pain. Chronic tendonitis can manifest in many areas of the body which may include but are not limited to:
- Shoulder
- Ankle (Achilles Tendon)
- Elbow (Tennis Elbow)
- Foot (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
- Wrist
Chronic tendon pain has been a difficult condition to treat successfully in the past. Dr. Tasto has been a pioneer in developing treatment for these conditions. Our office has the most advanced, state-of-the-art treatment options available to effectively treat these injuries. Our tendon pain center program includes non-invasive as well as minimally-invasive treatment option. Many of these treatment plans are covered by health insurance.
If you have been suffering from chronic tendon pain, please call our office to schedule a consultation to find out what your treatment options are.
Hospital Affiliations
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital
- Alvarado Hospital
- Veteran's Administration Medical Center
 Surgery Center Affiliations
- Mission Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
- Grossmont Plaza Surgery Center
- Alvarado Surgery Center
- La Jolla Surgery Center
- Physicians Surgery Center at Alvarado
Financial Interest
Other Accommodations
- Spanish-Speaking
- Handicap Accessible
- Onsite X-Ray
- Close to Bus Routes/Trolley
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