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Sotirios Tsimikas M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO CA, 92103About
Dr. Sotirios Tsimikas is a cardiologist practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Tsimikas specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Tsimikas also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Director of Vascular Medicine Medical Degree
Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Sotirios Tsimikas M.D.'s Practice location
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health - Interventional Cardiology
9434 Medical Center Drive -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
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4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl
9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl
10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037