Advanced Spine & Joint Institute

If you suffer from joint or back pain, you know the difficulties you must deal with on a daily basis. Each day, your thoughts inevitably turn to that ache in your hips or knees, and daily activities like walking, housework or shopping can become unendurable. Persistent pain may even begin interfering with your favorite hobbies and preventing you from experiencing the things you enjoy most. If diet, exercise and medications are no longer providing you with relief from your symptoms, it may be time to consult with a doctor and consider surgery.

We are San Diego’s premier spine and joint replacement program; patients travel from around the U.S. to have their surgery here and we are the preferred destination for many physicians requiring surgery. Our orthopedic program includes treatment for spine, neck, knees, hips and shoulders.

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PROUD TO BE THE ONLY CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL RANKED AMONG AMERICA’S 100 BEST FOR ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE SURGERY FIVE YEARS IN A ROW (2014-2018)

We Offer Solutions to Your Pain

We offer the latest advancements in surgery—robotic, 3D imaging, laser and minimally invasive—all in a beautiful San Diego landscape-themed recovery unit based on healing design. Our nurse navigators help patients every step of the way to create a seamless process from the decision through the recovery.

Joint Procedures

Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Robotic Knee Replacement (Partial and Total)
Partial knee replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Hip Replacement

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Spine Procedures

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PROUD TO BE THE ONLY CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL RANKED AMONG AMERICA’S 100 BEST FOR ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE SURGERY FIVE YEARS IN A ROW (2014-2018)

Why Choose the Advanced Spine & Joint Institute?

Alvarado Hospital’s Advanced Spine & Joint Institute provides unparalleled orthopedic and spine care. As an exceptional San Diego spine center, we have received national recognition as one of Healthgrades‘ as the only hospital in California to be ranked among America’s 100 Best for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery five years in a row (2014-2018).

Additionally, Alvarado Hospital is among the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence and patient safety excellence, which mean we are part of an elite group of 260 hospitals out of

more than 4,500 across the U.S. to be nationally recognized for clinical excellence in 2014-2016.

If you need back or joint surgery, look no further.

Our Personal Approach

Our outcomes-driven program is designed to give you every opportunity to achieve wellness as soon as possible. We have created a patient unit within our hospital that is 100% dedicated to the care and recovery of joint and spine patients. Our staff—hand-picked for their positive attitudes and desire to motivate patients–has been specially trained to provide complete clinical care for those undergoing surgery.

We focus on strategies that maximize your rate of recovery, including:

Top regional orthopedic and spine surgeons
Pre- and post-surgery patient and family education
Private rooms and bathrooms
Early mobility
The latest surgical procedures (including minimally invasive and laser spine surgery)
Marshall Steele-based programs designed to achieve superior outcomes
Healing designed recovery unit to enhance your stay
No hospital gowns (wear your own comfortable clothes from home!)
Family members act as coaches and are encouraged to take part in activities during your recovery

Education & Support

We believe that education and communication is vital to a smooth recovery process for our patients. Stress and anxiety can be greatly reduced when you know what to expect regarding your procedure and recovery every step of the way.

You will receive information prior to and after your surgery, including:

A patient guidebook
Pre-operative class for patients and their family members
A daily newsletter and other materials while in the hospital
Follow-up reunion lunch

Our clinical team continuously evaluates and measures performance so that we can ensure the highest level of personalized service to each and every patient. We also provide dedicated care coordinators as an added resource to navigate patients through the entire process. For more information please contact Drew Logan at Dlogan1@primehealthcare.com.

More Information

Have questions about specific joint or spine procedures? Answers can be found for spine and joint here.

Physician Referrals

If you are in need of joint or spine surgery in San Diego, don’t waste another minute being in pain. Alvarado Hospital’s Physician Referral Service can help you find the right doctor for your needs. Click here to view our list of affiliated physicians, or call (619) 287-3270 to speak to one of our friendly customer service representatives.