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Dr. Burnikel graduated from the Temple University School of Medicine,Lewis Katz School of Medicine At Temple University in 2006. He works in San Diego, CA and 6 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Burnikel is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital LLC.

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Burnikel's Rating
8 Ratings with 4 Reviews
Patient Perspective
3.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
3.5 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA, 92120
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4.0 Office cleanliness
4.0 Courteous staff
3.0 Scheduling flexibility
San Diego Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Center Inc
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200
San Diego, CA, 92120
4 REVIEWS
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"I was very unsatisfied with this doctor. He was unprepared, did not listen with interest, was dismissive of my concerns! His knowledge was limited (his words) to shoulders. I felt it was a complete waste of my time and I left with no relief in my pain and no plan of action forward. I’m disgusted to think he will be paid for such inadequate services. If you have a serious orthopedic issue, select another physician that deserves the title of Doctor. "
  • September 8, 2023
"If I could give 0 stars I would!! He botched my knee reconstruction then when I bring him the MRI results proving he messed up the surgery he tried claiming it was arthritis! ACL is almost completely gone(post surgery) meniscus gone, patella torn and all POST SURGERY. But he says it’s arthritis!! Condescending, dismissive attitude acting like the excruciating pain I’ve been dealing with on a daily basis is no big deal!! My quality of life SUCKS! I can’t freaking walk! It HURTS!!! A very small percentage of these surgeries fail and his did!! But he refused to do anything about it and just blamed it on me!!"
  • September 8, 2023
"Dr Burnikel took the time to answer any questions I had. I felt like he cared about me as a patient. I would recommend him to anyone I know."
  • July 24, 2023
"I’ve been a patient since 2019 for knee issues. Was actually thinking of knee replacement. Dr Burnikel injected my knee with “gel”, and I started walking 4-5 miles a day and haven’t stopped and I am 75!! Great doc!"
  • June 20, 2023

LOCATIONS

San Diego Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Center Inc
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200
San Diego,CA,92120
Tel: (619) 229-3932
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  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • 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
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Alvarado Orthopedics Med Grp
Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group
5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 104
San Diego,CA,92120
Tel: (619) 286-9480
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  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
New England Baptist Hospital Orthopedic Surgery
125 Parker Hill Ave Ste 490
Boston,MA,02120
Tel: (617) 754-5413
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  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • 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
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
6719 Alvarado Rd
San Diego,CA,92120
Tel: (619) 229-5018
David J Burnikel Md
6179 Alvarado Rd Ste 200
San Diego,CA,92120

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Temple University School Of Medicine
Graduated 2007
Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Graduated 2006

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED (109)

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  • First Health PPO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO SmartCare
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus Savenet
  • Cigna Southern CA Select
  • Molina Mrktplace CA
  • Health Net CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • UHC West SignatureValue HMO
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA 2017 I&F HMO - CoveredCA
  • Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Sharp Health Performance
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X HMO
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Sharp Health Gold Value
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • Aetna Basic HMO
  • PHCS PPO Kaiser
  • UHC SignatureValue Flex1
  • Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
  • BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna Vitalidad Plus CA con Aetna
  • Blue Cross CA Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Local Access + HMO 25
  • Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
  • BCBS MA HMO Blue Select
  • Humana National POS
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Sharp Health Blue Choice
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Health Net CA HMO Whole Care Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • Sharp Health Premier
  • UHC SignatureValue Focus
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Blue Cross CA Select HMO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Health Net EPO - PureCare One Small Business
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Anthem Advantage HMO
  • AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
  • AWH Southern CA HMO
  • AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • Health Net CA HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO Excelcare
  • Health Net CA HMO Wholecare
  • Health Net CA Salud HMO Plus y Mas
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • MVP EPO/PPO
  • MVP Liberty EPO/PPO
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC Signature Value Focus
  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA HMO
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • HealthNet ExcelCare Small / Large Group
  • HealthNet HMO CommunityCare I&F
  • HealthNet Salud HMO y Mas Small / Large Group
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • MVP Health Plan EPO/PPO
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Sharp Health Choice
  • Sharp Health Value

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