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Office
5565 Grossmont Center Dr
Ste 156
La Mesa, CA 91942Phone+1 619-462-0900Fax+1 619-462-3584
Summary
- Dr. Frederick Close, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in La Mesa, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Arizona, and Indiana. He is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, and Scripps Green Hospital.
Education & Training
Fort Wayne Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1968 - 1971- Fort Wayne Medical EducationResidency, Family Medicine, 1967 - 1968
Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/ Michigan State University (East Campus)Internship, Transitional Year, 1964 - 1965
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1964
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 1975 - Present
CA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
MI State Medical License Active through 1987
IN State Medical License 1964 - 1978- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Professional Memberships
- Member
