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Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD

(Vinko Zlomislic, MD)

(330 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, scoliosis, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

(858) 657-8200

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA specializing in general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

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4250 First Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

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9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

arthrodesis

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spine surgery procedures

In 2012, Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), and spine surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2013 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	242
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
aspiration	14
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	273
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	50
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	23
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	432
hospital care	12
image guided procedures	11
injections	34
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	29
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	37
pain management	11
spinal procedures	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	28
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
aspiration	19
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	446
injections	19
minimally invasive procedures	24
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	16
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	426
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	483
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	50
spinal procedures	106

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	20
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
bone surgery	20
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	429
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	108

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
bone surgery	11
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	470
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	134

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	18
Hispanic	49
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	21
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	420
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	111

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	12
Hispanic	42
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	19
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA during 2023 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), minimally invasive procedures and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
bone surgery	24
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	382
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	30
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	11
pelvic surgery	11
spinal procedures	142

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	15
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated as a general surgeon in Encinitas, CA were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	18
bone surgery	18
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	349
hospital care	12
image guided procedures	11
injections	22
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	11
pain management	11
pelvic imaging	12
pelvic surgery	11
spinal procedures	87
X-rays	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	190
Hispanic	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	13
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed residency at Harborview Medical Center. He is certified by the orthopaedic surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Residency: Harborview Medical Center

Board Certification: orthopaedic surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 330 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encinitas, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$85,086 VIPER $57,944	MOUNTAINEER $4,740	SYNFLATE $607	CONDUIT $197	COUGAR $156	Other $21,442
NUVASIVE, INC.	$75,999 XLIF $56,380	Thoracolumbar $11,845	Reline $671	Osteocel $591	ALIF $438	Other $6,074
SI-Bone, Inc.	$71,484 iFuse Implant $65,572	IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $3,500	$2,412
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$30,861 Spine $17,620	EXPEDIUM $13,125	Thoracolumbar $116
Globus Medical, Inc.	$15,772 XLIF $10,475	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $3,428	Spine $315	RISE $292	Excelsius3D Imaging System $258	Other $1,004
Other	$42,956 VIPER $9,402	EXPEDIUM $7,644	Cervical $1,432	Orthopaedics $1,349	Spine $1,333	Other $21,797

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$241,009
Food and Beverage	$34,688
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$30,400
Travel and Lodging	$16,014
Gift	$46

Research Payments

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $9,478.

Biography

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic specializes in general practice, general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in San Diego, CA and Encinitas, CA. Dr. Zlomislic's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Zlomislic include scoliosis, spinal trauma, and infections. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Dr. Zlomislic graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He trained at Harborview Medical Center for his residency.