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Dr. Scot Brewster, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Scot Brewster, MD
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Dr. Scot Brewster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Scot Brewster, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Scot Brewster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Brewster graduated from Dartmouth College and completed a residency at University Tex Sw Med School. Dr. Scot Brewster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Brewster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. At present, Dr. Brewster received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Brewster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Brewster also speaks Spanish. Dr. Brewster is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
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Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Patient Reviews
May 22, 2018
Outstanding surgeon with a great bedside manner. Had lung surgery a year ago and cannot overstate how outstanding Dr. Brewster and his team were. He is supported by excellent PAs who are a wealth of knowledge. I unequivocally recommend Dr. Brewster. Great man!!!
Brian Davidoff in Tarzana CA — May 22, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex Sw Med School
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Sw Med School
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Utah
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Scot Brewster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brewster's profile.

Dr. Scot Brewster, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Scot Brewster, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA