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Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

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

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

1-800-926-8273

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is a spine surgeon in Encinitas, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

Address:

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	169
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	4
X-rays	24

**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

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

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	237
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	3

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	268
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	75

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
aspiration	22
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	427
hospital care	11
image guided procedures	10
injections	32
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	35
pain management	10
spinal procedures	86

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	18
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	441
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	72

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	421
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	63

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	478
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	96

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
bone surgery	19
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	424
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	98

**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

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	79
bone surgery	10
decompression surgery	70
doctor visit	885
minimally invasive procedures	56
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	70
spinal procedures	235

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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 spine surgeon in Encinitas, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
aspiration	17
bone surgery	14
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	418
hospital care	11
image guided procedures	10
injections	21
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	33
pain management	10
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	87
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	165
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	58
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD From 2013 - 2021

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	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Vinko Zlomislic, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Harborview Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: Harborview Medical Center

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

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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.	$71,229 iFuse Implant $65,572	IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $3,500	$2,157
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$30,861 Spine $17,620	EXPEDIUM $13,125	Thoracolumbar $116
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$15,371 VIPER $1,547	Orthopaedics $1,349	Spine $1,333	EXPEDIUM $1,249	VBA $884	Other $9,009
Other	$27,748 VIPER $7,854	EXPEDIUM $6,395	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $1,212	Cervical $725	ReActiv8 $622	Other $10,940

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$227,259
Food and Beverage	$32,575
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 works as a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: scoliosis, spinal trauma, and infections. Dr. Zlomislic's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. He attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Zlomislic's residency was performed at Harborview Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His practice in Encinitas, CA is open to new patients as reported by UC San Diego Health.