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  • Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr
    Ste 156
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    Phone+1 619-462-0900
    Fax+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 Michigan.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 1987
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery