4.9
10 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Scot Brewster, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon and chief of surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He joined Scripps in 1989 and is board certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery.
Dr. Brewsters areas of expertise include cardiothoracic and thoracic surgery. His special interests include open and minimally invasive approaches to mitral valve repair, Cox and modified Maze procedure and apical aortic conduit for aortic stenosis. In addition, he specializes in thoracic surgeries which include lung and mediastinal tumors. Dr. Brewster is currently a principal investigator with the PARTNER trial for beating heart aortic valve replacement.
Dr. Brewster received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He served his internship and residency specializing in general surgery at the University of Texas at Dallas. He served a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center.
He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the …American College of Cardiology, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He has been listed as one of San Diegos "Top Doctors."
Dr. Brewster has privileges at Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Read More Read less Dr. Brewsters areas of expertise include cardiothoracic and thoracic surgery. His special interests include open and minimally invasive approaches to mitral valve repair, Cox and modified Maze procedure and apical aortic conduit for aortic stenosis. In addition, he specializes in thoracic surgeries which include lung and mediastinal tumors. Dr. Brewster is currently a principal investigator with the PARTNER trial for beating heart aortic valve replacement.
Dr. Brewster received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He served his internship and residency specializing in general surgery at the University of Texas at Dallas. He served a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center.
He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the …American College of Cardiology, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He has been listed as one of San Diegos "Top Doctors."
Dr. Brewster has privileges at Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 44 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Texas Health System
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Scot Alan Brewster has 4 locationsScripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 824-5000
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 44 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 72 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| La Jolla , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth | Med School: University of Chicago | Med School: State University of New York Downstate | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Scot Alan Brewster has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Scot Alan Brewster has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Texas Health System
Medical School
Geisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated in 1982
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