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Summary
Dr. Travis Pollema is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon specializing in complex heart and lung procedures, including transplant surgery. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings 18 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Pollema is fluent in English.
Dr. Pollema practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California. He specializes in treating complex heart conditions using advanced techniques like echocardiography for congenital heart disease and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). His surgical expertise includes performing lead extractions and utilizing chest imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and X-rays to guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Pollema practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California. He specializes in treating complex heart conditions using advanced techniques like echocardiography for congenital heart disease and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). His surgical expertise includes performing lead extractions and utilizing chest imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and X-rays to guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 37 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
- 5 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
UC San Diego Health
9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7777
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Diagnostic Radiology | Emergency Medicine | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| La Jolla , CA | San Diego , CA | Pittsburgh , PA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Travis L. Pollema
Medical Specialties
Dr. Travis L. Pollema has the following 5 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Travis L. Pollema has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 2008
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