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Dr. Chris Pallia, MD

Dr. Chris Pallia, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Chris Pallia, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Coronado, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pallia has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles in 1995. He is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

230 Prospect Pl Ste 230 Coronado, CA 92118
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pallia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pallia

3.8
21 ratings, 9 with a written review
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I would & do recommend Dr. Pallia to everyone. He is a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon. I've seen him for a few different problems and have always gotten great results, better than expected. His office staff is great, too. They are friendly and their customer service goes far above and beyond any other offices I've dealt with.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. P is the best – Dec 03, 2021
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Terrible experience with Dr. Pallia. He was very dismissive and disrespectful of my young adult daughter and utterly useless in diagnosing or treating her. I would not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Robin – Nov 16, 2021
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Dr Pallia is “head and shoulders” above the many Dr’s I have dealt with. His explanation of a condition is complete and understandable. His team is outstanding and caring. I give him my highest recommendation - there are few better!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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James Callaway – Sep 03, 2019
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Amazing surgeon. Great staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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CA – Jun 04, 2019
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Great surgeon. Great staff.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2019
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I really like this doctor. He took plenty of time with me, explained clearly what I didn’t understand, and figured out what was wrong. He helped get rid of the nagging pain I had experienced for 10 weeks, I couldn’t believe it. I’m grateful for that. He consider d my unique situation, and didn’t diagnose using a reference book of “similar symptoms” across a broad population. He focused on me and my needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Happy Customer in San diego, CA – Sep 01, 2018
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Extremely grateful that I found Dr. Palia! He is not your average surgeon. He has high expectations. He is critical of others in the care pipeline. He repaired a complete tear of my patellar tendon and rotator cuff/labrum tear. He did such a good job I swear my "bad" knee is stronger than the good one. My rotator cuff tear was in a rare place. He said he might not be able to repair it with conventional methods. When I came out of surgery he said it was a good repair. He was correct!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Ryan McCann in Spring Valley, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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Dr. Pallia has taken care of my knees, my back and most recently my ankle. I got a quick appointment, X-ray and I was in the operating room the next day to have my fibula screwed back together. The process has been great and the doctor has been there for me when my cast was annoying and when the PT got a bit painful. Dr. Pallia is a professional and doesn't do the small talk. He gets right down to business and gives you the scientific, doctor explanation of your problem and how to fix it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jef Q. in Coronado, CA – Jun 18, 2016
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He took the time to review all X-rays and MRI with me and described the meaning of all the findings so I could understand well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Bryn Wrightson in San Diego, CA – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I approach every patient as an individual and look at every problem as important. My goals are not just to relieve pain but to maximize function, through non-operative techniques as well as through surgical correction for injured or diseased joints,...read more

biography

I apply a high level of expectation to myself and treat everyone with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. Continually acquiring new knowledge and skills, I use all the latest techniques and equipment.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Emergency Sports Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Oasis Sports Medical Group

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • State University Of New York, Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Harbor/ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • University Of California, Los Angeles

    Medical School, 1995

  • Ucsd

    Undergraduate School, 1991

  • University Of California At San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc.230 Prospect Pl Ste 230 Coronado, CA 92118
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John H. Serocki MD APC9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228 La Jolla, CA 92037
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Office5643 Copley Dr Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92111
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Practice

Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center250 Prospect Pl Coronado, CA 92118
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