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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center.

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

  1. 1
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-7777
  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) 657-7777
  3. 3
    Ucsd Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100
  4. 4
    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) 657-7777

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1831121789
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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