Dr. Scott Helmers, MD
Dr. Scott Helmers, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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4650 Palm Ave San Diego, CA 92154Make an Appointment
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Dr. Scott Helmers, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1990. He is...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Naval Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1996University Wash Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1996Naval Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1991Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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