Michael R. Lenihan, MD
Practice: Synergy Orthopedics
Specialty: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Office locations: Chula Vista, San Diego
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.
Synergy Orthopedics - Eastlake
Suite 200
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Synergy Orthopedics - Kearny Villa
Suite 401
San Diego, CA 92123
Synergy Orthopedics Surgery Center ASC
Ste 100,
San Diego, CA 92108
Synergy Orthopedics - Mission Valley
Suite 450
San Diego, CA 92108
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.

Dr. Lenient was very informative and efficient.
Great job! he explains everything to me that I need to know, thank you very much…
Love this location and the staff! Always feel taken care of. Never long wait times.
Thank you
Dr. Lenihan was very thorough and explained the procedure and next steps.
Very thorough. Explained everything and the procedure was quick and painless.
Excellent. Clear and thorough in his explanations and showed he cares for his patients.
as solid as they come. open ear and sharp on diagnosis and treatment.
He was friendly and explained everything thoroughly.
Very pleasant and takes his time to explain the current and future treatment plan . I can trust him with taking care of my health issues . I didn’t feel rushed .