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Dr. Karl Limmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Karl Limmer, MD
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Dr. Karl Limmer, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Karl Limmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Karl Limmer, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Limmer graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Dr. Karl Limmer, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Limmer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Limmer has experience treating conditions like Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis and Vulvar Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Limmer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Limmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Limmer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Vulvar Cancer
Thoracentesis
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Vulvar Cancer
Thoracentesis
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Vulvar Cancer
Thoracentesis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemorrhoids
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Renal Transplant
Spinal Nerve Block
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Aneurysm Repair
Anorectal Myomectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Excision
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Transplant
Hepatectomy
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Marketplace CA
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
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    High Performance Network HPN
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center
    8010 Frost St Ste 408, San Diego, CA 92123
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4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Jun 07, 2022
He explains well the procedure. He has great bedside manner. Glad we got him as my husband's surgeon to fix his aortic aneurysm. His NPs, LVN and all his staff members are awesome as well especially Sheryl their scheduler. I highly recommend Dr Limmer to those who needs heart surgery. Great MD!
Helen Fabello — Jun 07, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Limmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Limmer's profile.

Dr. Limmer frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis and Vulvar Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karl Limmer, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karl Limmer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA