Welcome

Summer is here !


Summer is upon us and the options for fun in the sun are limitless in Southern California. How much time have you spent getting ready for all the activities you have planned ? Don't forget to think about your body. Stretching , strengthening and conditioning your muscles and joints are key to a successful injury-free plan. Our physicians are the experts in joint, bone and muscle health - it's all we do ! Come in and see one of our specialists today.

Our Mission

Our Alvarado Orthopaedic Medical Group is a group of highly trained San Diego orthopedic surgeon s bringing you the very latest treatments for orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Over thirty years of experience in San Diego has made us the leader in orthopaedic excellence. Our physicians treat patients and athletes from all walks of life, including people like you. We offer complete and comprehensive orthopedic care, including spine, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, foot and ankle and hand surgery.

Joint Resurfacing Research Ongoing

Alvarado Orthopedics has been selected as 1 of 8 select clinical research centers in the country for a novel approach to partial knee replacement. If you are thinking about partial knee replacement, ask Dr. Bates or Dr. Hacker if you are a candidate for our study.

Our Physicians

Alvarado Orthopedics have been providing state-of-the-art orthopaedic care to the San Diego community and the southwest region of the United States for over 26 years. Our physicians are Board Certified and Fellowship Trained.


Joint Resurfacing and Minimally Invasive Surgery


Learn more about alternatives to traditional joint replacement with resurfacing options. Preserve bone, restore anatomy, gain motion and get your lifestlye back. We perform hip resurfacing, knee partial resurfacing, ankle joint resurfacing and other cutting edge joint procedures that minimize pain, minimize incisions and restore function quickly.


Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group Inc., 5555 Reservoir Drive Suite Number 104, San Diego, CA 92120 voice 619.286.9480 fax 619.286.4568
Helix Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 8860 Center Drive Suite 350, La Mesa, CA 91941 voice 619.286.9480 fax 619.286.4568
Coronado Orthopedics, 230 Prospect Place, Suite Number 220, Coronado, CA 92118 voice 619.286.9480

Serving San Diego County, San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, East County, North County, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Coronado, Point Loma, Del Cerro, Hillcrest, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Poway, Escondido