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Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD
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Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
La Jolla, CA
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Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Mellinger graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Mellinger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. At present, Dr. Mellinger received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Mellinger's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mellinger is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Thymomas
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
  • LocalPlus
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  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9898 Genesee Ave Fl AMP310, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 824-5363
  2. 2 Centracare-River Campus Clinic
    1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 656-7020
  3. 3 St Cloud Hospital Decentralized Lab
    1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 656-7020

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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Mellinger, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA