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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Thistlethwaite graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Thistlethwaite currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Thistlethwaite's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thistlethwaite is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
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Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 UCSD Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  3. 3 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1989
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Board Certifications

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  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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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. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thistlethwaite's profile.

Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA