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A member of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Scripps Clinic, Dr. Pacelli received his medial degree from the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and his undergraduate degree in computer science from the University of California San Diego. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland and a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at The Hand Center of San Antonio in Texas. Dr. Pacelli has received numerous academic awards and honors including the Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident Award and the Orthopaedic Chief Resident Research Award from Oregon Health Sciences University. He has published articles in medical journals and presented at medical conferences on a number of topics including tibial fractures, ankle instability, and hand and wrist injuries. Dr. Pacelli is currently conducting research on wrist fusions. His interests are in hand and elbow surgery and micro vascular surgery.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Pacelli's Rating
43 Ratings with 5 Reviews
Patient Perspective
4.5 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Scripps Clinic
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA, 92130
5 REVIEWS
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"Dr. Lorenzo Pacelli is extremely professional, kind and thoughtful. He took as much time that I needed answering my questions and carefully explaining why I was having those symptoms. He gave me several options to treat it. I decided to have surgery. Livia his surgery scheduler was absolutely wonderful. She scheduled me in a few days. When it was time for surgery, Dr Pacelli was so sweet. He held my hand until I fell asleep. After the surgery, he told me everything went well. I’m sure he was tired because I was his last patient for surgery but he still came over to checked on me. He did surgery on both my hands (separately) . I’m sad that I won’t be seeing him after my post op appointment. He is a very kind doctor. I would highly recommend him."
  • December 19, 2023
"I had a very sad experience. My hand is deteriorating because of a nerve damage and I sent him the report. His answer was, I am very busy , come see me in a year. I had already an appointment scheduled with him. Hope this never happens to anyone. This is abuse of power. "
  • September 1, 2022
"Exceptional! He did not rush, took his time explaining and answering all of my questions patiently and confidently. He came highly recommended by my friend and I'm very glad I saw him. He's one of a kind!"
  • January 31, 2022
"Very professional but at the same time patient-oriented. He was efficient, personable, and took time to ask me about my hand "injury." He explained what he was going to do and why. He was not rushed. He typifies what everyone intuitively wants in a "good doctor." It makes total sense why his ratings are high. He's a gem! "
  • October 7, 2020
"Very professional but at the same time patient-oriented. He was efficient, personable, and took time to ask me about my hand "injury." He explained what he was going to do and why. He was not rushed. He typifies what everyone intuitively wants in a "good doctor." It makes total sense why his ratings are high. He's a gem! "
  • October 7, 2020

LOCATIONS

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA, 92130
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Scripps Clinic Medical Group
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd MS213
La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
354 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA, 92024
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Graduated 1995
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University

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  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
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  • HealthNet HMO - Ambetter HMO IFP (CC1)
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