Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Scott Hacker

Orthopedics
Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
La Mesa, CA 
Expertise in
2
conditions
Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Scott Hacker is an Orthopedics provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hacker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Grossmont Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ear Nose and Throat Associates of San Diego A Medical Corp.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, La Mesa, CA 91942

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3 Prospective, Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Amniotic Suspension Allograft (ASA) in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
A Phase 3 Prospective, Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Amniotic Suspension Allograft (ASA) in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drug: Amniotic Fluid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Partially Blinded Multi-Center Study to Measure the Safety and Efficacy of NOVOCART 3D Compared ot Microfracture in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects
A Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Partially Blinded Multi-Center Study to Measure the Safety and Efficacy of NOVOCART 3D Compared ot Microfracture in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Episealer® Knee System Compared to Microfracture for the Treatment of Focal Femoral Knee Chondral or Osteochondral Lesions
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Episealer® Knee System Compared to Microfracture for the Treatment of Focal Femoral Knee Chondral or Osteochondral Lesions
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 30, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 2, Randomized, Active and Placebo-Controlled, Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intra-articular Resiniferatoxin to Treat Moderate to Severe Pain From Knee Osteoarthritis
A Phase 2, Randomized, Active and Placebo-Controlled, Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intra-articular Resiniferatoxin to Treat Moderate to Severe Pain From Knee Osteoarthritis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: January 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Resiniferatoxin, Zilretta
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Prospective, Open-Label, Multicenter Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of GelrinC® for the Treatment of Symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyle: A Comparison to Historical Control Microfracture
A Prospective, Open-Label, Multicenter Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of GelrinC® for the Treatment of Symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyle: A Comparison to Historical Control Microfracture
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 22, 2022
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Comparison of NeoCart to Microfracture for the Repair of Articular Cartilage Injuries in the Knee
A Randomized Comparison of NeoCart to Microfracture for the Repair of Articular Cartilage Injuries in the Knee
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 29, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
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4 Total Publications

Synthetic medial meniscus implant demonstrates high reoperation rates: Patients who retain implant or require implant exchange show improvement in post meniscectomy knee pain and clinical function.
Synthetic medial meniscus implant demonstrates high reoperation rates: Patients who retain implant or require implant exchange show improvement in post meniscectomy knee pain and clinical function.
Journal: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
Published: March 01, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Hacker

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Hacker by calling their office at 619-462-3131. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Scott Hacker a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Hacker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Scott Hacker specialize in?

While Dr. Scott Hacker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Scott Hacker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Scott Hacker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Hacker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Scott Hacker accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott Hacker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-462-3131 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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