- Dr. Alexander S Giritsky, MD
Dr. Alexander S Giritsky, MD
Overview
Dr. Alexander S Giritsky, MD works in Encinitas, California is a specialist in Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery and graduated Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1973. Dr. Giritsky is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and practicing for 51 years
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)• Cognitive Assessment
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
• No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Pneumonia
Procedures
• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 51
State License
- California
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
Baltimore, MD, USA
Year completed: 1973
Residency Hospitals
Stanford University Med Center
Fellowship Hospital
Year completed: 1975
Medical School
Stanford, CA, United States
Graduated: 1972
Awards
Dr. Giritsky Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Scripps CAR/THS Sgy Grp, 317 North El Camino Real Suite 560, Encinitas, California (CA), 92024
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access Plus Savenet
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Basic Exclusive PPO for Small Business
- Basic PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Heritage Signature
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Premera Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Green Hospital is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 3 of 16 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 8 of 16 procedures.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is a hospital located in Encinitas, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
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