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Dr. Jeremy McCandless, MD

Dr. Jeremy McCandless, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jeremy McCandless, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sharp Coronado Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 99 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (99 reviews)

Practice

4060 4th Ave Ste 700 San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available

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Dr. McCandless' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCandless

4.8
99 ratings, 78 with a written review
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A caring doctor
Dr McCandless is a warm understanding Doctor Who actually talks to his patient. I wish more doctors would listen to their patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Bev Gammon – Apr 03, 2025
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He is amazing
His staff is excellent and attentive. He is so kind and thorough. He said I don't need a new left hip and I got a shot in my right hip. Pain is much better.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise – Mar 11, 2025
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I highly recommend him.
The Doctor conducted a thoughtful and detailed. Exam Communicated to me my condition so I clearly understood the details for a short and long term treatment plan.Bottom line I left the visit pain free with the confidence that a phased treatment would resolve my condition.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry – Feb 04, 2025
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Great Doc!!!
Dr McCandless listens to what is happening, and then gives you choices and solutions. I would recommend him to everyone who needs an orthopedic doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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McCandless is totally impressive
Thoroughly answers all of your questions and I had lots. Gave me a great exercise to strengthen my quads pre knee replacement without going to PT so could save all my allotted PT appointments for post knee replacement. Addressed my concerns about my reluctance with full anesthesia by suggesting I was a good candidate for outpatient procedure and gave me the option of using a facility which he often uses and likes very much where spinal blocks are routinely used. You leave the office feeling he is a very caring and extremely knowledgeable and competent physician. I have been putting this operation off for years and I finally actually feel excited about going forward now that I have interacted with Dr. McCandless.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy K. – Oct 10, 2024
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Excellent service
The way to explain treatments
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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José saldana – Oct 08, 2024
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Excellent Physician
Dr McCandless is a very thorough and caring physician. I wish I would have started sooner with him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Kogerman – Sep 07, 2024
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Very professional and friendly.
Everyone is very professional and nice. Very good customer service skills
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2024
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Everyone in this office is kind and caring
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2024
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Excellent physician
Caring, compassionate, took time to listen to my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy – Jun 20, 2024
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Excellent Orthopedic
Dr M is fantastic. He replaced my left hip in 2022 and my right hip just last month, 2024. Both surgeries were robotic assisted which was beneficial. At the pre-op appointment he took time to explain the surgery and showed us a model of the hip and how it all works. All the RN’s were great, as was the Anesthesiologist and all the staff. Everyone at Sharp Coronado is so caring and genuinely nice. I’m glad I don’t have another hip, but if I did I’d go back to Dr. McCandless!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam McNitt – Jun 09, 2024
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Top notch doctor; best in his field
Amazing insight, advice and detailed review of my case with practical advice. Couldn’t have been happier with the result!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kris D – May 25, 2024
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Excellent Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr McCandless is a great surgeon. I had a particularly difficult surgery with unique problems and I had such a good experience that I am his biggest fan. He is an excellent communicator and was honest and forthright every step of the way. I have had no problems with my hip and no pain. I highly recommend Dr McCandless for anyone needing an Orthopedic Surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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K Adams – May 17, 2024
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Explain injury, checkup, examination, thoroughly.
All throughout the examination. Dr. Jeremy was the kind of doctor that was caring, thoughtful, and informative. Talking about the injury. Where to go forward with the checkup. Then how the examination will help improve with different treatment levels and options. And how we move through the treatment process. In a caring, professional relationship.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bentley – Apr 25, 2024
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Lots of good information
Gave me all my options so I clearly understood. I liked him a lot and feel comfortable having him do a hip replacement for me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kim – Apr 25, 2024
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Great visit!
The visit was handled efficiently and smoothly by the receptionist and his personnel. They are professional and personable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elly Curtis – Apr 20, 2024
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Consultation for knee pain
The doctor provided a lot of attention to my description of symptoms I am experiencing with my know. He provided detain instructions for set me on a path to remedy the problem
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 13, 2024
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This was actually a no stress experience:)
Dr. McCandless listened, unhurriedly, before and after X-ray imaging. I am very pleased with his expertise, and have begun treatment.Dr. McCandless also has a few people who helped in the process-kudos to each one for their professionalism and friendly affects.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ellen D. – Apr 11, 2024
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Awesome doctor
Meeting Dr McCandless new PA was great and discussing my eminent surgery with Dr McCandless was very helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2024
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Hipster
Dr McCandless replaced my hip 2 weeks ago I’m already using a cane and I feel like a new man. He’s a masterful surgeon whose approach to hip replacement is exemplary. If your in severe hip pain Dr McCandless is your solution to minimally invasive surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elliot Feldman – Apr 06, 2024
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care philosophy

I believe that mobility and quality of life go hand in hand. Surgery is an excellent solution to many problems but not the only one. I use all technologies and techniques from computer navigation to robotic surgery to minimally invasive techniques....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Total Joint Replacement And Revision Fellowship At The University Of Utah|university Of Utah Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Utah Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Metro Health Hosp/case Wstn Rsvr University|university Hospitals Of Cleveland, Case Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

San Diego Orthopaedic Associates Medical Group Inc.4060 4th Ave Ste 700 San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center250 Prospect Pl Coronado, CA 92118
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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