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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Very nice Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
The best!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Awsome
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Your attention to detail and dedication to your patients really make a difference.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very good doctor. Very knowledgeable in answering all of my questions. Everything is well explained.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Knowledge , patience and great communication . Plus he knows how to use a needle .
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
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.
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
I saw Mike. He gave me a shot on my right knee.
It didn’t hurt much.
Mike was very pleasant.
(3 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Synergy Orthopedics - Eastlake
955 Lane Avenue Suite 200 Chula Vista, CA 91914
Synergy Orthopedics - Kearny Villa
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.
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.
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.