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Dr. Allison Berndtson, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Allison Berndtson, MD

Dr. Allison Berndtson, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from University of Colorado At Denver and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Berndtson, completed a residency at University of California, Davis.

Dr. Berndtson works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Berndtson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-7200
  2. 2
    University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 249-6753

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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1457518219
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California at San Diego
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    Residency
    • University of California, Davis
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    • University of Colorado At Denver
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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