Excess Weight is a Significant Arthritis Risk Factor
A recent study finds excess weight is responsible for almost 25 percent of arthritis cases in the United States.
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In Many Cases, Hip Replacement Eases Back Pain
A new study published in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests total hip replacement surgery could remedy hip pain as well as lower back pain.
Reschedule Your Orthopedic Procedure Delayed by COVID-19
If your surgery center had to cancel your total knee or total hip replacement surgery due to COVID-19, you should reschedule it as soon as possible.
Meet Our Physicians
Our doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our Physicians
Gregory Alberton
M.D.
Amarpal Arora
M.D.
Maneesh Bawa
M.D.
Christopher T. Behr
M.D.
Adnan Cutuk
M.D.
Larry D. Dodge
M.D.
Roger Freeman
M.D.
Alon Garay
M.D.
Dyson Hammer
M.D.
Joseph Jankiewicz
M.D.
Sherry Kinnaird
M.D.
Franz J. Kopp
M.D.
Mark McBride
M.D.
Jeremy McCandless
M.D.
John Miles III
M.D.
Randall Mohler
M.D.
Drew Peterson
M.D.
Michael Quinn
D.P.M.
Jeffrey Schultz
M.D.
David Sitler
M.D.
Scott Tanaka
M.D.
Kevin T. Toliver
M.D.
William Tontz, Jr.
M.D.
Steven Tradonsky
M.D.
Mathew Vance
M.D.
San Diego’s Best Physicians
Our San Diego physicians and staff at Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe and positive experience. Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals experienced in the latest state-of-the-art technology. We are confident you will be pleased with the quality, cost and convenience of the services we provide.
Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. Our center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery.
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center to family and friends.
Reviews and Awards
Our patients have rated the care they have received from our doctors and staff as an average of 4 stars, commending us on our professionalism and friendliness. One patient gave this review: “The staff is extremely professional and personable. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, everyone explains very clearly what is going to happen. At other surgery centers I’ve attended through the years, I always felt treated like a number. I will not go anywhere else for surgery. Mission Valley is my first choice.”
For Your Visit
Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center is committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms you may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Because your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.