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Dr. Ames Ressa, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Ames Ressa, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Ames Ressa, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Ames Ressa, MD
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Dr. Ames Ressa, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
San Diego, CA
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44 years of experience
Dr. Ames Ressa, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Ressa graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980 and completed a residency at St Vincents Medical Center.Dr. Ames Ressa, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Ressa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ressa received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Ressa's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ressa is board certified in General Surgery.

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Thyroid Biopsy
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  • California - Southern HMO
    Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

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Apr 29, 2021
This is the most caring doctor I have ever been to. My family was so grateful of the blessing of having Dr. Ressa assigned to us. He made the surgery and the following year easier in so many ways. He will always be remembered by our family.
— Apr 29, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Vincents Medical Center
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ames Ressa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ressa's profile.

Dr. Ames Ressa, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ames Ressa, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA