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Dr. Surindra Mitruka, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.4 (7)
Map Pin Small Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Surindra Mitruka, MD

Dr. Surindra Mitruka, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. Patients rated Dr. Mitruka an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Mitruka works at Practice in Santa Cruz, 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. Mitruka's Office Locations

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    Santa Cruz Medical Clinic
    2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 458-6288

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  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861590382
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California San Diego Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Pittsburgh
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    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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