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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD

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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD
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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Pretorius graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Pretorius currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Pretorius has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Embolism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pretorius received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Pretorius' office accepts new patients. Dr. Pretorius also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. Pretorius accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Heart Transplant
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
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Pulmonary Embolism
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
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
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8340
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-7777
  3. 3 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6886
  4. 4 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  5. 5 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7777

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Oct 30, 2019
Terrific surgeon! In April 2019, Dr Gert Pretorius surgically (open heart) replaced my aortic valve, bypassed two partial blockages in heart arteries, and performed a heart "MAZE" procedure for elimination of Afib. The operation went great and my healing has been swift. Feeling very strong now, and I'm walking 3 miles per day for exercise.
— Oct 30, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1993
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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA