JamesRafaelMcClurgMD

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

James R McClurg, MD, APC

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Office
5830 Oberlin Dr
Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone+1 619-297-9500

Fax+1 619-297-9508

Dr. James McClurg is a board certified orthopedic surgeon based San Diego, CA. A leading expert in advanced arthroscopic procedures, Dr. McClurg is experienced in all areas of orthopedic medicine, including sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery and upper extremity functional reconstruction. Dr. McClurg is one of few orthopedic surgeons in the nation holding board certifications in all three areas of orthopedics.

Dr. McClurg is affiliated with San Diego's top ranked hospitals including East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Encinitas and Sharp Memorial. He received his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has been in private practice for 31 years.

Dr. McClurg is recognized amongst his peers and sought after for his skills in arthroscopic revision surgeries and challenging orthopedic cases using innovative and advanced surgical techniques.

Hand and wrist surgery, Sports medicine, Orthopaedic surgery, Orthopedic trauma, Shoulder surgery, Knee surgery, Foot and ankle surgery

Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1991 - 1992
University of Puerto RicoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1986