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Dr. Travis Pollema, DO

General Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Travis Pollema, DO
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Dr. Travis Pollema, DO is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Travis Pollema, DO

General Surgery* Age 43
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Travis Pollema, DO is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Pollema graduated from SAMRA UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE. Dr. Travis Pollema, DO is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Pollema currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Pollema received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Pollema's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pollema is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Systolic Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Eisenmenger's Complex
Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Transplant
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
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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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
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    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
  3. 3 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  4. 4 Uc San Diego Health-Murrieta
    41011 California Oaks Rd Ste 104, Murrieta, CA 92562

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Jan 08, 2022
It's been just about a year since Dr. Pollema did my double bypass surgery. He and his staff are amazing. I had no idea what to expect and everything was explained and handled better than anyone could think.
Mark — Jan 08, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAMRA UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Travis Pollema, DO is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Travis Pollema, DO holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA