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Michael Skyhar, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Encinitas, CA

MichaelJ.SkyharMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Encinitas, CA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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  • Office

    332 Santa Fe Dr
    Ste 110
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    Phone+1 760-943-6700
    Fax+1 760-632-4292

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Skyhar specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, providing knee and shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff surgery, joint drainage and other procedures.

    He strives to provide comprehensive non-surgical care when possible and surgical precision when necessary. He has published and presented numerous articles about sports medicine injuries.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Scripps Ximed Medical Group, and the California Medical Association and served as the chief of staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

    In addition to his practice, Dr. Skyhar is active in the community, treating athletes on local sports teams. He currently serves as Team Physician for Palomar College.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships