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Dr. Ronald Crater, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Ronald Crater, MD
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Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Corona, CA.
Dr. Ronald Crater, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Corona, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Corona, CA.
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About Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Corona, CA. Dr. Crater currently practices at Riverside Medical Clinic -Temescal Valley and is affiliated with Corona Regional Medical Center. Dr. Crater has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Crater's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Crater is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Ronald Crater, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Riverside Medical Clinic -Temescal Valley
    21634 Retreat Pkwy, Corona, CA 92883
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Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Back Pain
Limb Pain
Wrist Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Sciatica
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Lumbar Radiculopathy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Bursitis
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Trigger Finger
Tenosynovitis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Broken Arm
Humerus Fracture
Radiculopathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Foot Sprain
Low Back Pain
Tibial Fracture
Hip Pointer
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Miner's Knee
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Bursitis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Chronic Neck Pain
Shoulder Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Knee Sprain
Ankle Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroplasty
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Wound Repair
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondylitis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Hip Replacement
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Carpal Tunnel Release
Avascular Necrosis
De Quervain's Disease
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Baker’s Cyst
Knee Osteophyte
Genu Varum
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Knee Tendinitis
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Avulsion Fracture
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Palsy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Compression Fracture
Crystal Arthropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteopetrosis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Vertebral Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release

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Feb 10, 2026
If you’re looking for an orthopedic surgeon who doesn’t just heal bones but battles them into submission, look no further than Dr. Crater. This man is a true gladiator in the operating room—no joint is too stubborn, no fracture too fierce.Not only does he have the wisdom of an emperor, but he also wields a scalpel like a seasoned warrior wielding a sword in ancient Rome. I came in with a creaky knee due to a torn meniscus, but left with a knee that feels as strong as a battle-hardened legionary. He’s the kind of doctor who could probably take down a lion with one hand while performing a perfect ACL repair with the other.I highly recommend him to anyone who needs orthopedic care—or anyone who wants to feel like they’re getting patched up by a Orthopedic Gladiator of the Roman Empire.You may go in limping, but you’ll leave walking tall, ready to conquer whatever life throws your way. Hail Maximus!
— Feb 10, 2026
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Curative PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Local Access Plus HMO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card
  • Choice Care PPO

Meet Dr. Ronald Crater, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Corona, CA. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • San Diego Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Kaiser San Diego Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Ronald Crater, MD is affiliated with Corona Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ronald Crater, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospitals Where Dr. Ronald Crater, MD Practices

  • Corona Regional Medical Center

    800 S Main St, Corona, CA

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