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Dr. Karl Sun, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Dr. Karl Sun, MD
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Dr. Karl Sun, MD is a Cardiologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Karl Sun, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Karl Sun, MD is a Cardiologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Sun graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1982 and completed a residency at University Health Sys.Dr. Karl Sun, MD is a Cardiologist in San Diego, CA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Sun currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. At present, Dr. Sun received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Sun's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sun also speaks Cantonese, German and Mandarin. Dr. Sun is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Brett A Gidney MD A Medical Corporation
    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 287-7078
  2. 2 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 740-6000

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Dec 07, 2017
Dr. Sun has provided outstanding care to me over the last 5 years. His staff is also excellent and friendly.
La Jolla — Dec 07, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
German
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH / MEDICAL FACULTY
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Health Sys
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Sun, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sun's profile.

Dr. Karl Sun, MD is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karl Sun, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA