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Dr. Larry Dodge, MD

Dr. Larry Dodge, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Larry Dodge, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Green Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 95 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (95 reviews)

Practice

4060 4th Ave Ste 700E San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available

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Dr. Dodge's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dodge

4.7
95 ratings, 53 with a written review
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Great Orthopedist
Dr. Larry Dodge has been my doctor for several years. He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, humble, a great listener and an outstanding Orthopedist. When you first meet him, you feel comfortable right away, he does not treat you like a number or a body part. He treats all his patients with the outmost care and professionalism. It is hard to find a good doctor, that you trust, connect with and respect. Many doctors today fail to establish the person-to-person connection that is so important to effective patient care, not Dr. Dodge. Dr. Dodge puts the CARE in healthcare. I feel extremely fortunate to have had him as my Orthopedist. Thank you, Dr. Dodge, for humanizing the doctor and patient experience. Marissa P. One of your many grateful patients
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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Mar 04, 2023
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I would if he wasn’t retiring
Stated above
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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Mar 01, 2023
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Dr. Dodge is very pleasant and listens to my conce
Great working with him and his nurse
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2023
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Good Doctor
Always takes his time explaining options and is very thorough
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 16, 2023
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My most recent visit with Dr. Larry Dodge
First a little history of my spine. I've been seeing Dr. Larry Dodge since 1996 when I first injured my lower back. I had two levels of badly herniated disc's that were causing incredible pain down my legs. Dr. Dodge succesfully put me back together with a double fusion. Years later I had other issues and pain. Dr. Dodge found the problem area that was causing this discomfort in my cervical area and corrected the problem. A few more years later out of no where I had another very frightening experience that caused both of my arms and legs to not function correctly. Again Dr. Dodge was able to analyze my problem and help me get back to normal again. Dr. Dodge has been a absolute blessing to me and my quality of life. I'm a active 62 year old thanks to Dr. Dodge. He has been a absolute miracle worker to me that I will always be so very grateful for. His amazing skill set, dedication to help those with spinal problems and ability explain everything in a way that's easy to understand.
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
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Steve Laber – Feb 10, 2023
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Great,profesional courteos sad to see Dr Dodge leave. But I am happy for him. Well deserved he rocks!
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
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Feb 10, 2023
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Dr. Dodge is down to earth. He listens and treats you like a real person, not a number. Very good at diagnosis and treatment. Awesome Dr.
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
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Feb 05, 2023
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THANK YOU
Dr. Dodge is simply the best, his compassionate care and expertise helped me so much throughout these years before and after my back surgery. The staff is great and always very courteous and helpful. Dr Dodge, may GOD continue to bless you and enjoy your well deserved retirement.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jorge Enriquez – Feb 04, 2023
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Thank You and Congratulations on your retirement
Dr. Dodge is such a caring and knowledgeable Doctor. Dr. Dodge explained to me my medical issues, what caused them and how to best treat them. This morning, I saw Dr. Dodge. Dr. Dodge informed me that he will be retiring. Well, Dr. Dodge you deserve it. Enjoy your retirement and most of all thank you for taking care of us.
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
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J. Pas Jr. – Feb 03, 2023
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Excellent
I have been a patient of Dr Dodge for the last 10 years. I had surgery in 2015 and he has taken excellent care of me. I appreciate that he takes the time to listen to any concerns you may have ,and explains them back to you in detail . I consider Dr Dodge an exceptional doctor who really cares about the welfare of his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Connie Whitley – Jan 27, 2023
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Best ever
This was my last visit with Dr. Dodge. He is retiring at the end of March. Dr. Dodge performed a cervical spine fusion on me in 2007. It was a long healing process for me but he was always patient, kind, and encouraging. Today, I am doing great because of him. Thank you Dr.Dodge. Blessings as you start this wonderful adventure called retirement! You will definitely be missed.
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
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Victoria Sampson Diaz – Jan 27, 2023
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Great Doctor
Dr Dodge takes X Ray's every time and reviews it with you. Very detailed on what is going on with my back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Don – Jan 18, 2023
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He cares about each and every patient!
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
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Jan 09, 2023
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Good as always
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
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Dec 14, 2022
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extremely caring professional I would recommend to every patient who has problems in back and neck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oma – Dec 14, 2022
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Lower back
Es un excelente doctor y te da lo que necesitas
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Severo – Dec 01, 2022
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Amazing doctor
I have recommended Dr. Dodge to countless friends, as he is one of the best orthos in town. Extremely knowledgeable, caring, and committed to long term assistance.
What went well
  • 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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Dec 01, 2022
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Dr. Dodge has a great bedside manner. He has a busy schedule, but takes his time to listen and provide excellent treatment. The front office staff is very friendly and welcoming.
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
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Nov 16, 2022
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Great Dr. Always attentive for his patients.
Staff are nice and polite.
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
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Maricela – Nov 10, 2022
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Most caring doctor I have seen in a long time. He looked at all possibilities of the cause of my condition. So complete. I can’t thank him enough.
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
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Nov 09, 2022
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Dr. Larry Dodge, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Green Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • University Calif|university Of Michigan Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office4060 4th Ave Ste 700E San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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