Dr. Braden McKnight, MD
Dr. Braden McKnight, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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9834 Genesee Ave Ste 228 La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
While highly experienced in surgery, Dr. McKnight believes surgery should be a last resort for patients with back and neck problems. He prioritizes optimizing non-operative care for his patients and encourages this treatment path should always...read morebiography
A native of San Diego County, Dr. McKnight completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, before receiving his medical degree from the University of Southern California. He remained at USCs prestigious Keck...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity Of Los Angeles, California (ucla)
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- Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
- Sat: closed
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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