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Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD

Dr. Gert Pretorius, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pretorius an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Pretorius works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Pretorius' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center At Uc San Diego Health - Pulmonary Vascular Medicine
    9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8340
  2. 2
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-7777
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    University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7777
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Transplant
Maze Procedure
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
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Endocarditis
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
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)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Afrikaans
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    NPI Number
    • 1629385836
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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