Dr. Mitchell

ProfessionalOrganizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic SurgeryFellowship Trained in Joint Replacement

Joseph Mitchell, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon providing care to adults with advanced degenerative disorders of the hips and knees, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and avascular necrosi

Dr. Mitchell completed a fellowship in joint replacement at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed residency training and medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Areas of Expertise

Specialized treatments for a wide range of hip and knee conditions

Patient SpecificCustom Implants
Bikini IncisionHip Replacement

A bikini incision hip replacement is a minimally invasive hip replacement procedure in which the damaged hip joint is replaced with implants through a small diagonal incision made in the front of the hip.

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Robotic
AssistedJoint
Replacement

Robotic-assisted joint replacement is performed with the assistance of a robotic arm and system that allows for greater precision in procedure planning, cutting and implant placement

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Nonsurgical Treatment

Patient Testimonials

Excellent Surgeon

For two years, I was misdiagnosed with a "pulled groin muscle" that just worsened over time, despite physical therapy. I finally insisted on having an X-ray and was surprised to find that I had advanced stage 4 osteoarthritis in BOTH hip joints. Being only 52, I was confused as to why this happened ...
Dr. Joseph Mitchell performed a total hip replacement (anterior approach) for me eight days ago. All indications are that this procedure will be a complete success. His professionalism and competence were evident throughout the process. From our first consultation to the present, he answered all my ...
Dr. Mitchell performed a total left hip replacement for me in May 2024 and I just had a total right hip replacement this September 2024. I can not say enough about how wonderful he and his team are at UCSD and I highly recommend him as a kind, skilled, professional, and knowledgeable surgeon.
I'm a an RN who has worked in Orthopedics and studied human skeletal analysis in archaeology. Dr. Mitchell was very knowledgeable and personable. I had my previous knee replacement at Scripps and was hesitant to go to UCSD Orthopedics due to the insurance change. But, Dr. Mitchell is outstanding. I ...
Dr. Mitchell is a great surgeon who cares about his patients. He treated me as a real person. I was happy to get the minimally invasive anterior approach hip replacement. He is gifted in his ability to provide that to his patients. My surgery was successful - with no complications. I highly recommen...

Research & Publications

Opioid Use in Robotic - Arm Assisted
Total Knee Arthroplasty:A Comparison to Conventional Manual Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Lingering Effects of Hip
Arthroscopy on Conversion
Hip Arthroplasty

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