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Dr. James Patrick Tasto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience
Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc 6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 229-3932

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. James P. Tasto graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the Harvard Combined Program in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his internship and a general surgery residency he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy from 1967 through 1970. He served in Japan, South Vietnam, Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, as well as USS Oklahoma City. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as Past President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a Clinical Professor at the University of California at San Diego. Dr. Tasto is the recipient of many prestigious awards and honors including three times being awarded the Francis West Award for the Best Clinical Teacher at the University of California at San Diego Medical School. Dr. Tasto has made over 500 presentations at national and international meetings and has published over 35 articles and book chapters in the field of arthroscopy, sports medicine and orthopaedics. Dr. Tasto is considered an expert among his colleagues in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Tasto lives in San Diego with his wife , four children, and seven grandchildren. He enjoys golf, mountain biking, volleyball, writing, and traveling.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Childrens Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine - 1965

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteomyelitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Rotator cuff syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Lateral Epicondylitis

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Medicare
Community Health Group
Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
Molina Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
SCAN Health Plan
Aetna
Tricare
Cigna
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare

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Rehabilitation 73
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