Summary

Dr. Paul Teirstein treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms. He has practiced cardiovascular disease for 46 years and is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Teirstein is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, completed a residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University, and completed fellowships at Stanford University Hospital and St. Luke's Medical Center. He sees patients in La Jolla, California.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • St Luke's Med Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 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

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.4 
46 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
La Jolla , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLLa Jolla , CA
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Paul Teirstein

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Paul Teirstein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Paul Teirstein has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Balloon Angioplasty (Coronary Angioplasty)
  • Blood Clot (Thrombosis)
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Atherectomy
  • Coronary Disease
  • Coronary Restenosis
  • Coronary Stenosis
  • Coronary Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Embolism
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pathologic Constriction
  • Vascular Graft Occlusion

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Paul Teirstein holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at St Luke's Med Center in 1987 and Stanford University Hospital in 1986.

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital Program, Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University in 1983, and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University in 1981.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1980 and Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny in 1980.

NPI Number

Paul Teirstein's NPI number is 1548210768.

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Paul Teirstein is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

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