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Dr. Carl Fricks, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Carl Fricks, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Carl Fricks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Carl Fricks, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 68
La Jolla, CA
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35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carl Fricks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Fricks graduated from UC San Diego in 1989 and completed a residency at Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center.Dr. Carl Fricks, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Fricks currently practices at Scripps Clinic Medical Group and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. At present, Dr. Fricks received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Fricks' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fricks also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fricks is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Osteosarcoma
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Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
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Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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Respiratory Management
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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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    Navigate HMO
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    Options PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic-Torrey Pines
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd # Stp, La Jolla, CA 92037
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UC San Diego
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carl Fricks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fricks' profile.

Dr. Carl Fricks, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Carl Fricks, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA