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Dr. John Belzer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. John Belzer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Dr. John Belzer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. John Belzer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. John Belzer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Belzer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About Dr. John Belzer, MD

Dr. Belzer graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. John Belzer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Belzer currently practices at California Pacific Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine A Medical Corporat and is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus, CPMC Van Ness Campus and Marinhealth Medical Center. Dr. Belzer has experience treating conditions like Clavicle Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Belzer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Belzer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Belzer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Medial Epicondylitis
Chondromalacia
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Meniscectomy
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Humerus Fracture
ACL Surgery
Internal Derangement of Knee
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Miner's Knee
Shoulder Fracture
Bursitis
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Patellar Tendonitis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Partial Knee Replacement
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Shoulder Dislocation
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Steroid Injection
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Hip Sprain
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Arthrocentesis
Chondrocalcinosis
Broken Arm
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Patellar Dislocation
Hip Fracture
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Patellar Fracture
Femur Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Knee Osteophyte
Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Gait Abnormality
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Gout
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Bunion
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Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Hammer Toe
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Limb Pain
Radiculopathy
Knee Dislocation
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Compartment Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • LocalPlus
  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. John Belzer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 California Pacific Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine A Medical Corporat
    3838 California St Rm 715, San Francisco, CA 94118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3920
  2. 2 Select Physical Therapy-Cal Pacific
    1099 D St Ste 105, San Rafael, CA 94901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 461-1600

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Jan 15, 2026
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Meet Dr. John Belzer, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Belzer's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Belzer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Belzer's profile.

Dr. Belzer frequently treats the following conditions: Clavicle Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Belzer, MD is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus, CPMC Van Ness Campus and Marinhealth Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Belzer, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of California-San Francisco
    1989
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • So Calif Orth Inst
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Belzer, MD Practices

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro St, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA

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