Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. L. Randall Mohler, MD is an orthopedic dedicated to helping patients in Southern California return to the active lives they love. He is triple board-certified with subspecialty certifications from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand and has over 25 years of experience.

Dr. Mohler treats a variety of problems from repairing torn rotator cuffs and ACLs to replacing arthritic joints. While highly trained in advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Mohler believes in thoroughly exploring all nonoperative options first. When surgery is needed, the focus is on precision and enhanced recovery protocols to help reduce pain and shorten recovery.

Dr. Mohler earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed his surgical internship at the Penn State University Hershey Medical Center, his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California at San Diego, and fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Committed to advancing the field of orthopedics, Dr. Mohler is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons having served as an elected member of their Board of Counselors and the California Orthopedic Association. He is presently Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego’s oldest hospital founded in 1890.

Outside of the operating room, Dr. Mohler enjoys spending time with friends and family outdoors hiking and skiing.