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Dr. Thomas Harris, MD

Dr. Thomas Harris, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Harris, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower Medical Center and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92123

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Dr. Harris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harris

3.2
20 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Harris spent time with me and explained what treatment I needed moving forward. His staff is always very friendly. I would recommend Dr. Harris.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Beth – Nov 01, 2021
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A 1.5 to 2 hour wait is common - WITH an appointment. The Doctor and physician assistants repeatedly fail to follow through on treatment plans such as ordering tests or sending requests for treatment to the insurance company or submitting prescriptions. At one point something about my insurance was "confusing" so my file sat on a desk for 6 weeks. The physician's assistant insisted I had a particular diagnostic test and was completely condescending as if I was confused / not very bright...until
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Dr Harris is most successful dr everI met in my life. He fixed my shoulder and now I can enjoy my life again
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
4 others found this helpful
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Palm Desert CA – Feb 08, 2018
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Upon first meeting him I had to rely on gut instincts to determine if he can be trusted for surgery, and right away I liked him. After 3 surgeries, 2 by him, I was right. He's a good Dr.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Wayne W. in San Diego, CA – Aug 11, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Harris and he came highly recommended by a co-worker who had gone to see him regarding a knee and back work injury. Dr. Harris has been my attending physician for my work injury and he has always been extremely thorough, very attentive, and most of all considerate and compassionate. For those who have ever dealt with a DOL workers' comp claim, will understand the horrible and nightmare process. Dr. Harris and his entire staff have always gone beyond to always help!
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
10 others found this helpful
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MB in La Quinta, CA – Feb 06, 2017
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I was a patient of Dr. Harris, I had a hip injury and was seen by a few doctors, which no one could figure out what was going on and just prescribing me medication and took me off of work. once I went to Dr. Harris he found that I had a possible labral tear and with his help and physical therapy I was able to return back to work. I fell happier and not in as much pain anymore.
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
6 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. Harris is aligned with the insurance companies ultimately in charge of the services you receive. His evaluation of patients with whom he operates on are in his favor and deliberately avoid objective testing. My recommendation is to insist that Dr. Harris or his colleagues not be allowed to do any post operative evaluations of his or his colleagues treatments. It's simple logic to conclude his findings will be in favor of his work and conveniently negate the facts.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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John Doe in San Diego County, CA – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Harris, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Residency Hospital

  • University Hospital S Tx Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Tx Med Branch Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1971
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