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Dennis Wenger, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA

DennisRayWengerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego, CA

Pediatric Orthopedics

Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UCSD

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  • Office

    3020 Childrens Way
    # M5062
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-966-5822
    Fax+1 858-966-8519

Summary

  • I am a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip conditions in
    children and young adults - but with a strong focus on education and research.
    Born and raised in Ohio, I attended medical school at the University.of Cincinnati,
    orthopedic surgery residency at the Univ. of Iowa, and fellowship at the Hospital
    for Sick Children, Toronto - where I also earned FRCS (C) certification.
    I worked at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas for 7 years followed by my 30 year career at Childrens Hospital San Diego (Now Rady's CH ) where I directed resident education and the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1971 - 1975
  • HCA HealthONE /Presbyterian-St Luke’s Medical Center
    HCA HealthONE /Presbyterian-St Luke’s Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1970 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1976 - 2005
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1984 - 1999
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1978 - 1988
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1971 - 1982
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • POSNA Hall of Fame (elected to) Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2019
  • Distinguished Achievement Award Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 2016
  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

  • pediatric orthopedic society of North America
    Member
  • scoliosis research society
    Member
  • European Pediatric Orthopedic Society
    Member