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Dr. Karl Limmer, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (9)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karl Limmer, MD

Dr. Karl Limmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Limmer an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Limmer works at Practice in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Limmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center
    8010 Frost St Ste 408, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-7471
  2. 2
    Sharp Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center
    8010 Frost St Ste P, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 300-4747

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  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Pleural Effusion
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Atrial Septal Defect
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonitis
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominoplasty
Aneurysm Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bladder Surgery
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Transplant
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
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871757294
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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