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Dr. Karl Sun, MD

Cardiology*
4.9 (10)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karl Sun, MD

Dr. Karl Sun, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH / MEDICAL FACULTY and is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Sun, completed a residency at University Health Sys. Patients rated Dr. Sun an average 4.9 star rating.

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

  1. 1
    Brett A Gidney MD A Medical Corporation
    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 287-7078
  2. 2
    Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 740-6000

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  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

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Atrial Fibrillation
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bradycardia
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fibromyalgia
First Degree Heart Block
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hernia
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Limb Swelling
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Weakness
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Syncope
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Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Weight Loss
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Cardiac Imaging
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Cardiovascular Stress Test
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
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TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese, German and Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1235131061
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ucla Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Health Sys
    Residency
    Internship
    • The University of Texas at San Antonio
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH / MEDICAL FACULTY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Sun speaks Cantonese, German and Mandarin.

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