Orthopedic Care - Novato | Marin County Hospital
Orthopedics • Novato, CA • Since 1952
About
MarinHealth in Novato offers comprehensive orthopedic care as part of its broader Marin County hospital services. The site highlights a network of medical services across Marin County, including Orthopedics among other specialties, with care spanning surgical and non-surgical treatments. If you’re seeking orthopedic care in Novato, you can expect access to specialized clinicians and integration with related services such as imaging, physical therapy, and other medical-surgical support within the MarinHealth system. For specific physicians, clinics, or appointment options in Novato, consult the MarinHealth orthopedic department or the main hospital directory.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Novato, MarinHealth Orthopedic Care locations (multiple locations in North Bay)
Phone
415-461-1949
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available for appointments
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- CMS HCAHPS (Novato Community Hospital): 4 out of 5 stars (324 patient surveys)
- Yelp/MapQuest (MarinHealth Orthopedic Care): 4.5 out of 5 stars (aggregated) (6 reviews listed on MapQuest/Yelp platform for MarinHealth Orthopedic Care)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and skilled care noted by many patients
- Effective staff communication and easy check-in processes mentioned in positive reviews
- High patient recommendation rates for the hospital facility overall
- Specific praise for various orthopedic surgeons for successful joint surgeries
Common complaints
- Reports of perceived surgical errors and resulting long-term complications
- Concerns regarding doctor communication styles and bedside manner
- Isolated negative experiences with individual orthopedic surgeons
"Had to have emergency at this hospital twice. Great care and very compassionate doctors And staff."
— WebMD Review for Novato Community Hospital"3 years post-surgery and I literally thank Dr.Bava every single day!!"
— Yelp Review for MarinHealth Orthopedic Care"I wanted to share my awful [experience] with Dr. Jonathan Goff... in surgery he was unable to align my bones... and was careless inserting the hardware..."
— Vitals patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sutter Earns Top Honors for Orthopedic Care | Vitals — Jan 8, 2026
- Novato Community Hospital Earns Top Honors for Orthopedic Care | Novato, CA Patch — Jan 9, 2026
- Sutter Hospitals Earn Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Top Honors | Vitals — Oct 28, 2025
- Sutter Hospitals Earn Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Top Honors | Novato, CA Patch — Oct 29, 2025
- Sutter Honored for Outstanding Orthopedics Services | Vitals — Nov 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Novato
California Pacific Orthopaedics (Novato welcome post) brief summary: - California Pacific Orthopaedics is a private hospital/orthopedics group in San Francisco with a multidisciplinary team offering surgical and non-surgical treatments for orthopedic and sports-related injuries. - The organization has expanded operations and personnel, including non-operative specialists, with a focus on aligning providers to patient needs. - Notable leadership includes CEO Caroline Jacobini and Director of Clinical Operations Louise Harrington; the group highlights recognitions for clinical excellence and notable doctors (e.g., Dr. James D. Kelly II) on national and regional lists. - Recent updates (as of 2026) announce new physicians and ongoing emphasis on non-operative care alongside traditional interventions like joint replacement and sports medicine. If you’re specifically looking for the Novato-oriented welcome or local contact details, this page indicates California Pacific Orthopaedics’ broader Bay Area presence and ongoing onboarding of new providers, but does not provide a separate Novato-specific page in the excerpt. ForNovato-specific services or appointments, consider contacting the main office or checking the site for a region-specific page.
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