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Gert Diederick victor Pretorius MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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200 West Arbor Dr Mc 8892 San Diego CA, 92103
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Dr. Gert Pretorius is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Pretorius specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Pretorius typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.

Education and Training

University of Pretoria School of Medicine, Pretoria, South Africa Medical Degree

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Other Degree

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Medical Degree

Associate Professor of Surgery Medical Degree

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Gert Diederick victor Pretorius MD's Practice location

Practice At 200 West Arbor Dr Mc 8892

200 West Arbor Dr Mc 8892 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-543-7777
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Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health - Heart Failure and Heart Transplant

9434 Medical Center Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-657-8530, 858-657-7000

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