Skip to main content
Paul Girard, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA

PaulJosephGirardMD

Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego, CA

Orthopedic Trauma

Professor, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine Section Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery VA Hospital San Diego

Dr. Girard is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Girard's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    200 W Arbor Dr
    Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, Mail Code 8670
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Phone+1 619-543-6312
    Fax+1 619-543-7480

Summary

  • Dr. Paul Girard is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with UC San Diego Health. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in foot and ankle surgery, limb lengthening and reconstruction, and total joint replacement.

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2002
  • Valleywise Health
    Valleywise HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2000
  • Valleywise Health
    Valleywise HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1996
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    University of Massachusetts AmherstBS, Zoology, Minor in Psychology, Cum Laude, 1992
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1998 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Wayne H. Akeson Teaching Award University of California, San Diego, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
  • Naval Commendation 2007
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Effect of tibial plateau fracture on lubrication function and composition of synovial fluid"  
    Ballard BL, Antonacci JM, Temple-Wong MM, Hui AY, Schumacher BL, Bugbee WE, Schwartz AK, Girard PJ, Sah RL, J Bone Joint Surg, 1/16/2012
  • "Bone transport combined with locking bridge plate fixation for the treatment of tibial segmental defects: A report of two cases"  
    Girard PJ, Kuhn KM, Bailey JR, Lynott JA, Mazurek MT, J Orthop Trauma, 1/3/2012
  • "Injuries sustained in noncombat motor vehicle accidents during Operation Iraqi Freedom"  
    MacGregor, AJ, May, JA, Dougherty AL, Girard, PJ, Galarneau MR, Injury, 1/1/2012
  • Join now to see all

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Plantar Flexion Influences Radiographic Measurements of the Ankle Mortise"
    Saldua N, Girard P, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/1/2008
  • "Reliability of Bohler's Angle on Lateral Radiographs of the Calcaneus"
    Benson E, Girard P, et al, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2006
  • "A Comparison of Techniques of Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures"
    Girard P, Carlson D, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, 1/1/1999

Lectures

  • "Distal Humerus Fractures" 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2015
  • "Proximal Femoral Nailing" 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2015
  • "Complex Proximal femur Fractures" 
    La Jolla, CA - 1/1/2015
  • Join now to see all

Press Mentions

  • Contribution of Lower Body Lift in the Correction of Medial Thigh Deformity Following Massive Weight Loss
    Contribution of Lower Body Lift in the Correction of Medial Thigh Deformity Following Massive Weight LossFebruary 23rd, 2017