What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
4.56
Bedside manner
4.94
“Dr Urband was wonderful. Unfortunately the office did not have me on his schedule even though I had two confirmations from Zocdoc. I think that caused the long wait to see the doctor. ”
Patrice P.January 14, 2021
“The Dr. was patient and thorough answering all my questions. He definitely seemed very knowledgeable.”
Lauren G.November 25, 2020
About Dr. Christopher Urband
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder & Sports Medicine
Dr. Christopher Urband is fellowship trained in orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He has a special interest in treatment of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries and treats traumatic injuries of the musculosketal system from shoulder to foot.
Dr. Urband completed fellowship training at TRIA Orthopaedic Center, in Bloomington, MN where he helped care for multiple professional and university sports teams, including:
Minnesota Twins professional baseball
Minnesota Wild professional hockey
University of Minnesota sports (including Football, Basketball, Hockey)
Gustavus Adolphus University sports
Minnesota Magicians minor league hockey
X-Games Minneapolis
High school football
Multiple other tournaments and events.
An avid skier, surfer, backpacker, cyclist, and triathlete himself, he enjoys treating the athletic population.
He also trained extensively in shoulder reconstruction, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
He has written multiple book chapters on upper extremity conditions.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Joint injury due to trauma
Knee joint injury
Hip replacement
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Total shoulder replacement
Joint injury due to trauma
Knee joint injury
Hip replacement
Pain in joint
Office location
Dr. Christopher Urband, MD, FAAOS also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Desert Valley Hospital
- Mammoth Hospital
- Pomerado Hospital
- Victor Valley Community Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - State University of New York, Stony Brook, Doctor of Medicine
- State University of New York, Buffalo, Residency in Orthopaedics
- TRIA Orthopedic Center Bloomington, Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder
Professional memberships
- California Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1376834572
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
4.56
Bedside manner
4.94
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The Dr. was patient and thorough answering all my questions. He definitely seemed very knowledgeable.
November 25, 2020Lauren G.Verified patient
If you need an orthopedic doctor, Dr. Urband is the best there is. You will not be disappointed.
February 26, 2021Tom H.Verified patient
Very professional and thorough with excellent pain management help and great staff.
More than 1 year agoBJ
Very professional and thorough with excellent pain management help and great staff.
More than 1 year agoBJ
It was great. Thorough explanations and all of my questions were answered.
More than 1 year agoAT
concise communication.. came across as really empathetic to my pain
August 11, 2020Gazy B.Verified patient
He explained alot of stuff. I hope it works out ok. Thank you.
More than 1 year agoJP
Dr Urband was wonderful. Unfortunately the office did not have me on his schedule even though I had two confirmations from Zocdoc. I think that caused the long wait to see the doctor.
January 14, 2021Patrice P.Verified patient
My rationale for 3/5 stars is to remind MDs that patients are first & foremost 'customers'
I will say that Dr Urband was easy to speak with, but hurried.
To that end I left feeling no better about about my ailment in that he 'heard' me, but didn't fully 'listen' attentively to further investigate; I am befuddled that a CT-scan was not ordered. Some of my concerns were treated with dismissiveness and I plan to seek a second opinion given I left disappointed w/o hope of a thorough concern for the unaddressed pain I went to bed with last night and woke up to as has been the case for the last five months.
Again, he and staff were friendly and professional.
But as a fellow Doctor (albeit a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering) I pride myself on two principles that supersede my expertise - complete attention to detail and ensuring my customers needs/problems are listened to in finite detail.
Thank-you
January 7, 2021Kevin S.Verified patient
he is attentive and mindful.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had a knee injury on a Thursday. First, I thought it's minor so I got myself a pair of crutches, but 2 days later I realized this injury was different, so out of desperation during COVID, I found Dr. Urband via ZocDoc (something I will never use again). I saw him on the Monday. At this point, my knee has been locked for 5 days. I couldn't walk nor straighten my leg. This period was extremely anxiety-provoking since I had to move to a different city in 2.5 weeks and my insurance was going to end at the same time.
At Torrey Pines Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, the wait was about 45 minutes. He suggested surgery to fix my injury, ordered an urgent MRI, which took 3 days for insurance to authorize. During the wait period, it was extremely difficult trying to get a hold of someone. There was no answer when I emailed Dr. Urband's assistant. The assistant finally emailed me back the next Monday and apologized for the delay and said Dr. Urband would get back to me within the next few hours. That few hours turned into 6 days. I decided to pick up my MRI CD and see another orthopedist. By the time he called me back, I had already met my new amazing surgeon to discuss MRI results in details and scheduled a surgery. There is no sympathy by this doctor and the clinic. How can they sit on my MRI result for 6 days? (The report was read by the radiologist in an hour). There was no sense of urgency in the matter.
Dr. Urband is nice when I talk to him, but something is def. wrong with this organization. Everything went extremely well with my new doctor. This was a blessing in disguise. I received a call 6 days later from him. In the meanwhile, I was receiving instructions to prep for surgery the following day from my new doctor.
My advice to you - if you have something serious and urgent, do not come to this place. The vibe there is horrible. I called the office and 8 out of 10 times directs me to the voice mail and one Friday the office was off and I had no idea. One time the woman had a big sigh after asked her for another person (i don't want to name them).
I am thankful Dr. Urband's team is so careless and unreachable. Your negligence led me to a surgeon with an A+ team that's 10000 times better than you all. A team that is caring, responsive and attentive.
More than 1 year agoYin Yin N.Verified patient
I highly recommend Dr. Urband. He’s very knowledgeable and very personable as well. He answered all of my questions and made me feel like I was in great hands.
July 11, 2020Stacey H.Verified patient
Dr. Urband is one of the best Dr.s I have ever gone to in my life. He has helped me with several issues and is smart and thoughtful in his approach to healing patients!
June 17, 2020Tom H.Verified patient
Dr. Urband and his team are highly professional and experienced. I really liked that there was immediate follow up on every aspect of my care. The X-ray was on site so that made things easier as well. Dr. Urband is very knowledgeable and does an extensive exam. Lucy in scheduling was very organized and welcoming. Kelly the X-ray technician also was extremely proficient. Very pleased with my experience and would highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoRoberta F.Verified patient
I tore my ACL and found Dr.Urband here on ZocDoc. I was seen very quickly and their staff was all very nice! Dr. Urband is very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. He laid out all my options for me, leaving the ultimate decision of what I wanted to do and what kind of graft I wanted up to me which I appreciated! He was very nice when I got light headed half way through as I'm pretty squeamish when it comes to my own body. I also really liked that he took the time to do a physical exam of my leg as well as looking through the MRI I brought in and explaining it to me! Overall he was very reassuring and attentive!
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So lucky to have found this place and especially Dr Urband. Very knowledgeable, professional and nice person with great bedside manner! Spend plenty of time with me and genuinely cared about my treatment!!! Would give more stars if able!
February 26, 2020Marylou Z.Verified patient
Excellent, Dr. Urband was very nice and explained everything regarding my ankle & followup. Only wished had found him sooner. Thank you!
More than 1 year agoMZ
Excellent! Answered all my questions.
More than 1 year agoBJ
It was fantastic. Really friendly and knowledgable staff. Dr. Urband was very detailed in explaining what was going on with my knee. I would definitely recommend to others.
More than 1 year agoJG
Good.
More than 1 year agoWZ
Excellent!
More than 1 year agoVH
Great over all.
More than 1 year agoGT
Everyone was very nice!
More than 1 year agoLR
Fantastic doctor; supportive staff. I left with confidence that I was on a path to proper healing. My pain reduced quickly, and my mobility improves continually.
More than 1 year agoAC
Dr. Urband has such excellent knowledge, insight, and compassion and he always treats me with his signature kindness and expertise.
More than 1 year agoDV
Great over all.
More than 1 year agoGT
Everyone was nice!
More than 1 year agoLR
Fantastic doctor; supportive staff. I left with confidence that I was on a path to proper healing. My pain reduced quickly, and my mobility improves continually.
More than 1 year agoAC
Prompt front office, professional & courteous. Physician easy to relate to, concerned, polite, covers all bases, offered reason for my knee pain w/ follow-up advice; instills trust.
More than 1 year agoDR
Great, quick, friendly staff.
More than 1 year agoSR
Pleased. Very helpful.
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Which hospital is Dr. Christopher Urband affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Urband is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Desert Valley Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Christopher Urband's office located?
Dr. Christopher Urband has 2 office locations in San Diego, view full addresses on Dr. Urband's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Urband have?
Dr. Christopher Urband is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Christopher Urband speak?
Dr. Christopher Urband speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Christopher Urband in reviews?
56 patients have reviewed Dr. Christopher Urband. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.56/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.