Eric Horton M.D.

SPECIALIZING IN LOWER EXTREMITY CONDITIONS
ANKLE AND FOOT RECONSTRUCTION

Dr. Horton has almost 13 years of private practice experience in treating a wide range of adult, juvenile, and childhood orthopedic disorders including trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, leg deformities, and other musculoskeletal conditions of the body.
He was well trained at the University of California, Irvine and completed additional fellowship training in orthopedic foot and ankle reconstruction with Dr. Roger Mann, M.D., a well known pioneer in specialized foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Horton has been closely involved in the review of outcomes with the total ankle joint replacement, a technique for treating debilitating ankle arthritis in some people. He is enthusiastic about offering this treatment as well as many others to his patients. He is skilled in the medical management as well as reconstructive surgery of bones and joints. He is accomplished in the use of arthroscopy, cartilage transplantation, internal and external fixation including Ilizarov & Taylor Spatial methods, computer-assisted surgery, and limited invasive techniques. In utilizing his unique experience, as well as drawing upon his repertoire of advanced skills, Dr. Horton believes that he can better serve patients for all of their specialized orthopedic needs.

COLLEGE
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts

MEDICAL DEGREE
University of California, Irvine
Medical Doctor

ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL RESIDENCY
University of California, Irvine
UCI Medical Center
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Long Beach VA Medical Center
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center
Kerlan & Jobe Sports Clinic

ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TRAINING
Roger A. Mann Fellowship in Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle
Oakland, California

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Staff Physician: Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, San Diego Outpatient Surgery Center

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
Western Orthopedic Association
Christian Medical and Dental Association

HONORS & AWARDS
Chief Resident Research Award
Junior Resident Research Award
Undergraduate Excellence in Research Award

MEDICAL OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Huitchal Indian Tribe, Nyarit, Mexico

Media Appearances
Dr. Horton has appeared in the San Diego media on several occasions.
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