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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD

Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4 Star Rating (36 reviews)

South Orange County Orthopedics

26730 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 200 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fitzpatrick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fitzpatrick

4.0

36 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Ed Mac – Mar 09, 2024
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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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Darla – Mar 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kia Tehrani – Feb 27, 2022
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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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Patricia Collette-Penzo – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Laurie – May 20, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Bob V in Coto de Caza, CA – Feb 22, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Melissa M in San Clemente, CA – Sep 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Ann 65 in Laguna Beach, CA – Sep 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Cheryl Bilka – Sep 03, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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John D in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 30, 2018
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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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Todd Haigh – Jun 29, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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John Wooden in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 26, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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David Smith in CA – Jun 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cindy Ward in Mission Viejo, CA – Sep 28, 2016
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About Me

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Michael J. Fitzpatrick M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Mission Hospital since 2005. Dr. Fitzpatrick has focused his practice in investigating, diagnosing and treating sports injury. He has special research interests in minimally invasive...read more
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Southern Calfornia

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Pennsylvania Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1993
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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South Orange County Orthopedics

South Orange County Orthopedics26730 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 200 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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