Dr. Michael R. Lenihan, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine from the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He earned his medical degree, graduating at the top of his class, from the University of Southern California. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 1992 and is a Founding Member and Medical Director of Otay Lakes Surgery Center.
Dr. Michael R. Lenihan, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine from the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He earned his medical degree, graduating at the top of his class, from the University of Southern California. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. He has been in private practice since 1992 and is a Founding Member and Medical Director of Otay Lakes Surgery Center.
Dr. Michael R. Lenihan, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he graduated at the top of his class. After an Orthopedic Residency at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, he subsequently completed a Sports Fellowship with the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic for Sports Medicine. While there, he assisted physicians attending to professional athletes from teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and Kings, as well as the Angels, PGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour, and Hollywood Park Racetrack. He also served as Team Physician for LMU and the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Tournament.
Dr. Lenihan has been in private practice in San Diego since 1992. He is a Founding Member and Medical Director of Otay Lakes Surgery Center in Chula Vista. Additionally, he is a Founding Member and President of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Inc., a twelve-physician orthopedic group.

Estoy muy agradecida con eldoctor Lenihan por el gran trabajo que hizo, el año pasado operó mi hombro, y este año mi rodilla, me siento muy bien y muy satisfecha y mas que eso agradecida, es un gran ser humano, exelente doctor, muy amable, muy pasiente, muy respetuoso, que Dios lo bendiga siempre y le de muchos años de vida para que mas personas reciban de su ayuda y atención, nunca dejaré de agradecerle.
Your attention to detail and dedication to your patients really make a difference.
Very good doctor. Very knowledgeable in answering all of my questions. Everything is well explained.
Knowledge , patience and great communication . Plus he knows how to use a needle .
Excellent
He is the best surgeon that I know, he did surgery in my right shoulder, I am very happy with the outcome I don't have no pain it's just a recovery I highly recommend Dr Michael Lanahan.
I saw Mike. He gave me a shot on my right knee. It didn’t hurt much. Mike was very pleasant.
Estoy muy satisfecha con sus atenciones y el gran trabajo del doctor.
Always a great visit and also staff is all well informative with my care
This was my first visit with Dr. Lenihan. After my visit, I felt very confident Dr. Lenihan heard my concerns and fully understood my overall symptoms. I left knowing Dr. Lenihan moving forward would be providing me with a reasonable treatment plan in my overall care. I look forward to his professional medical care for a positive outcome.