Dr. Venustiano Javier Guerra, MD

Dr. Venustiano Guerra is a family medicine physician with additional surgical expertise who has dedicated 48 years to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at New Rochelle Hospital. Dr. Guerra brings nearly five decades of clinical experience to his practice and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Guerra practices at multiple Sharp Healthcare and Scripps facilities throughout the San Diego area, including locations in Chula Vista, San Diego, and La Mesa. His clinical focus includes treating heart failure and coronary artery disease, with particular experience in coronary artery disease in women. Dr. Guerra performs advanced cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques, including off-pump bypass procedures that can reduce recovery time for patients.