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.
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Good appointment
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I appreciate how he took the time to explain to me. And gave me hope for my pain.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Answered all my questions and he made my appointment very comfortable
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Micheal lenihan was so nice and professional, he explained the procedure to me because I have anxiety of needles.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doctor. He listens to your concerns and never rushes the appointment.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice Doctor
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
The best!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Awsome
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
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.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
Your attention to detail and dedication to your patients really make a difference.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Synergy Orthopedics - Eastlake
955 Lane Avenue Suite 200 Chula Vista, CA 91914
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3444 Kearny Villa Road Suite 401 San Diego, CA 92123
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.
Good appointment
I appreciate how he took the time to explain to me. And gave me hope for my pain.
Answered all my questions and he made my appointment very comfortable
Micheal lenihan was so nice and professional, he explained the procedure to me because I have anxiety of needles.
Excellent doctor. He listens to your concerns and never rushes the appointment.
Very nice Doctor
The best!
Awsome
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.