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Dr. Kira A. Skavinski D.O., Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist
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Dr. Kira A. Skavinski D.O.

Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine

2/5(3)
3855 Health Sciences Drive La Jolla CA, 92037
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Dr. Kira Skavinski is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Skavinski provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Skavinski works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.

Education and Training

New York Institute College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY Medical Degree

Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Other Degree

San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree

Palliative Care Specialist Medical Degree

Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Degree

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Kira A. Skavinski D.O.'s Practice location

200 W ARBOR DR -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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New patients: 858-534-7079

UC San Diego Health La Jolla - Moores Cancer Center - Palliative Care

3855 Health Sciences Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-822-6100

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Dr. Kira A. Skavinski D.O. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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