Dr. Dennis Wenger
Dr. Dennis Wenger is an orthopedic surgeon at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California, known for pediatric hip disorders.
Dr. Dennis R. Wenger, MD
Dr. Dennis Wenger is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. He is known for pediatric hip disorders, including hip dysplasia, SCFE and Perthes disease.
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and long-time Director of the Rady Children’s/UC San Diego Children’s Orthopedic Training Program.
The most recent sources found describe Dr. Wenger in teaching and senior faculty roles. His current clinical availability could not be confirmed; contact Rady Children’s before requesting an appointment.
Pediatric orthopedics treats bone and joint conditions in growing children with techniques matched to their development. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Dennis Wenger
- Full Name: Dennis R. Wenger, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric hip
- Current Role: Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
- Years in Practice: In San Diego since 1984
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
- Address: 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123 (hospital address)
- Clinic Phone: Not captured; contact Rady Children’s Orthopedics
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Pediatric scoliosis and spine biomechanics (earlier work)
Education and Training
- Medical School: MD, University of Cincinnati
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Iowa (influenced by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti)
- Fellowship: Scoliosis and children’s orthopaedics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto (Dr. Robert Salter)
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego / UC San Diego
- Past Role: Staff surgeon, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas (seven years)
- Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- POSNA Hall of Fame (2019) for ground-breaking work in hip dysplasia, SCFE and Perthes disease
- POSNA Distinguished Achievement Award (2016); POSNA Walter P. Blount Award; SRS Hibbs Society award
- Author of Children’s Orthopaedics in North America: History, Genealogy, and Evolution (2006)
- Helped develop the spine biomechanics laboratory at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- POSNA Hall of Fame
- POSNA 2016 Recognition Awards
- University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal (2017 lecture)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Dennis Wenger known for?
Dr. Dennis Wenger is known for pediatric hip disorders, including hip dysplasia, SCFE and Perthes disease.
Where does Dr. Dennis Wenger practice?
He is on the faculty of Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California. Confirm his current clinic schedule with the hospital.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Dennis Wenger?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
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