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Dr. Pamela Kurtzhals, MD

General Surgery
3.7 (18)
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27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Pamela Kurtzhals, MD

Dr. Pamela Kurtzhals, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.

Dr. Kurtzhals works at Genesis Healthcare Parnert in San Diego, CA with other offices in Las Vegas, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kurtzhals' Office Locations

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    Mercy Physicians Medical Group
    3366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 230-0400
  2. 2
    Sono Bello
    7455 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89113 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 984-7733

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  • Scripps Green Hospital

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    About Dr. Pamela Kurtzhals, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1427038553
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    • WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
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    Dr. Kurtzhals has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kurtzhals has seen patients for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kurtzhals on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Kurtzhals. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kurtzhals.

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