5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Gert Diederick Pretorius specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing more than three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pretoria School of Medicine and has dedicated 33 years to advancing surgical care for patients with complex heart and chest conditions. Dr. Pretorius communicates fluently in Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Dr. Pretorius practices at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and provides care across multiple locations in La Jolla and San Diego. His surgical expertise focuses on treating heart failure, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. He performs specialized procedures including therapeutic hypothermia and comprehensive chest imaging studies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pretorius highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Pretorius practices at University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and provides care across multiple locations in La Jolla and San Diego. His surgical expertise focuses on treating heart failure, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. He performs specialized procedures including therapeutic hypothermia and comprehensive chest imaging studies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pretorius highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 42 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
- University Of Pretoria School Of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius has 5 locationsUc San Diego Health La Jolla
9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-8530
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 543-6222
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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| Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius, MD | Dr. Bernard John Urlaub, MD | Dr. Robert Thomas Reichman, MD | Dr. Joseph Hanna Chammas, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 33 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| La Jolla , CA | San Diego , CA | Escondido , CA | Escondido , CA |
| Med School: University Of Pretoria School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius
Medical Specialties
Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Pretoria School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993
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