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Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD

Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 1997.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92120

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Dr. Youngblood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Youngblood

2.4
19 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
11%
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1 star
58%
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Shouldn’t be practicing
Had ankle surgery at NMCSD and am one of 5 that I know of who he assisted on the surgery and ended up with Osteomyelitis that almost killed me. Wouldn’t let him see me or my family now if he was the last surgeon around.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 26, 2025
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My first appointment was a total waste of time. It was more or less to have me come in, acknowledge my injury and then tell me to schedule a follow up. Complete waste of time off work, gas and energy. I wanted to call and cancel my follow up because my disappointment in the first visit and found so many terrible reviews. This doctors bottom line is money. He didn't care about me and he doesn't care about you, only what lines his pocket and I have a feeling I would have been dragged along for every dollar I was worth.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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johnston_la – Oct 25, 2024
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Ankle
Looking at reviews on Dr Youngblood and to tell you the truth I didn’t get that Dr that everyone was talking about he was patient and explained everything to me and gave me opinions so I don’t know I got a Dr that was understanding
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Adella Sweet – Feb 20, 2024
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Hmm...
Not sure where to start but I didn't fell listened to at all by this doctor looking at my ankle and probably didn't want to help me because I don't have good insurance. Still sucked every penny he could from me. I really felt scammed.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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JohnG – Jan 28, 2024
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Waste of time/Rough exam
Prompt and timely but very rough exam. Unmindful of my injury. Repeated my symptoms to him multiple times and still didn't auscultate in anything I was saying. Very heedless doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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John – Aug 10, 2023
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WTH
How is this guy a doctor???????????????? Acted as if I was just fine when I have six other doctors telling me otherwise. Who's payin this guy to lie? It won't pay off.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2023
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There’s a reason he’s known as the go-to doctor for insurance companies. If you have an injury and insurance wants to fight it, he’s ‘there guy.’ He will claim you aren’t injured on behalf of the insurance companies. Scam. Complete scam.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2023
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Smart and flexible thinker.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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H. Wentworth – Sep 21, 2022
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Great Doctor highly recommended
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2021
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I had to go to an assessment with him for work comp. He didn't listen about any of my issues. He released me as physically fit to work at a physically demanding job, & I can't carry 10 lbs. I don't know what job he thinks Im fit for, not mine. I can't work & have lost my wc pay & medical because of him & his report. His decision has damaged my life greatly. I think he was paid off to make the report for the insurance co. to get out of their financial responsibility. I think he is very unethica
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2017
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I just had surgery by the best of the best. He knows his tendons and ligaments. I'm lucky as a military dependent to have just a find surgeon. My shoulder feels better already and we don't even have a F/U visit yet.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Diane Claflin in San Diego, CA – Aug 26, 2016
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he did a ruff poor exam,i have a torn meniicus which
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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wendy in Ashland, OR – Jul 08, 2016
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Dr Youngblood was my daughters surgeon for her ankle surgery. He explained every step of the procedure to us in terms we could understand. He answered all our questions. Never once making us feel rushed or that our concerns weren't valid. Most importantly, he made my daughter feel comfortable and safe. I am very pleased with our choice in surgeons and recommend him to all who are considering Ortho surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Liz Scully / Bianca Nieves in San Diego – Mar 17, 2016
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didnt even touch me, then told my insurance i was fine.... what a joke!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Tim Feldman in Portland, OR – Mar 04, 2016
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Dr. Scot Youngblood, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 1997.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Duke University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

James P Tasto MD Inc6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92120
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  • Hours
    • 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
  • Directions

Practice

Unavail3750 Convoy St Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92111
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Practice

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Inc.4910 Directors Pl Ste 350 San Diego, CA 92121
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 105 San Diego, CA 92121
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