Dr. Scott A. Hacker, MD - La Mesa, California

John Trapp

I am so grateful to Dr Hacker! He truly changed my life for the better. Had a total knee replacement on June 20th, and so happy with the results. I was worried about the recovery time, but in two weeks was walking without a walker,and three weeks out no assistance needed. Thank you so much Dr Hacker !

Christina Aragona Laugaland

After putting off knee replacement surgery for too long, I can’t thank Dr. Scott Hacker enough for his skill & care during the my first & second knee replacements within four months. My first surgery was December 12, 2023 and my second was April 9, 2024. At the age of 72, these surgeries have vastly improved my quality of life. I am beyond grateful!

leslie shaw

My experience with him has been nothing short of incredible. I love his honesty. He is a skilled physician. He is conservative but willing to look for alternatives. I have treated with at least 8 knee surgeons over the course of my adulthood, and I can honestly say that for me he has been the best knee surgeon I have encountered.

Ken Huntington

I had to have medial knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis affecting both knees. Dr. Hacker is an experienced surgeon where my scars are minimal and my recovery was speedy. Six weeks for my right knee and 5 for my left. The pain was at its worst the day after surgery but the doctor and his staff ensure you will be able to manage the pain. If youre looking for the best see Doctor Scott Hacker.

Dana Wyant

Dr. Hacker and his whole team was amazing. I had a partial knee replacement surgery 2 years ago by another Dr. and at the time I thought it went better than expected. While I had no complaints with that surgery at the time, I now no there is a big difference. Dr. Hacker and his team made my experience over the top. My pain level and recovery were better and faster than I could have imagined. I will highly recommend Dr. Hacker to everyone I know.

Joseph Fox

I highly recommend Dr. Hacker. He did full knee replacements on both of my knees. After my second one I resumed playing baseball and softball and started walking over a mile daily within 2 months post surgery. He was very personable and explained everything about the procedure and outcome to my satisfaction.

Valerie

“GIVEN A NEW LIFE BY DR. HACKER....NO MORE PAIN IN EITHER KNEE!!!
Dr. Hacker was sent from Heaven I'm sure!!! He is beyond wonderful. A warm and caring doctor that puts you at ease and gives you his complete attention focusing on your pain and so thoroughly giving you your options.
Saw him after being told by a doctor at Kaiser to just go home and wait until I needed a full knee replacement.
I initially found Dr. Hacker through my own research online after that and went to see him on my own dime.
I knew from that one visit with him that he would be my future doctor. I was that impressed at first meeting.
Took me a couple of years to get under the right insurance for Dr. Hacker. Both my knees were bone on bone and I lived the past 2 years mostly sitting in my living room chair because walking was too painful. I lived with every cream, ointment, wraps, knee braces, tylenol, Tramadol, ice packs.....NOTHING gave relief.
Dr. Hacker just now completed 2 partial knee replacements on me ....June 8 and Sept 14...... 90 days apart. At age 77 and otherwise blessed with the gift of great health Dr. Hacker has given me a whole new life.
I had a normal amount of fear in the weeks prior to surgery. And probably more thoughts crossed my mind in the couple of days before. When I felt that I just thought of Dr. Hacker and my faith in him calmed me.
Surgery day with all the flurry of nurses around you at the 6 am surgery prep when Dr. Hacker's wonderful face appeared when he walked in to put his initials on my knee he was a beautiful sight to me. I looked at him feeling "I've got the best of the best doctor"! I couldn't have been happier to see him in that moment---BOTH TIMES!!

Two perfect surgeries with Dr. Hacker using a robot done at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa. I read that use of the robot allows faster healing since its precision causes less tissue damage.
Walking my little dogs and dancing every day to music are two of my greatest pleasures now.
All thanks to the most wonderful Dr. Scott Hacker!
Valerie

Rob McPhee

Dr. Hacker is truly amazing. He is in this profession to help people
First and foremost. He cares about every single one of his patients and will help them find the best possible solution to their health concerns. Dr. Hacker has all of the training, knowledge and skill you would want in an Orthopedic surgeon, but has none of the ego that you too often find in other surgeons in this field. He has made a huge impact on the quality of my life and my family who are patients of Dr. Hacker as well.