- Dr. Scot A Brewster, MD
Dr. Scot A Brewster, MD
Overview
Dr. Scot A Brewster, MD works in La Jolla, California is a specialist in Thoracic Surgery and graduated Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Brewster 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 41 years
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
Conditions
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)• Cardiomyopathy
• Cholesterol Diseases
• Clawtoe Correction Surgery
• Cognitive Assessment
• Coloboma of Iris
• Coronary Heart Disease, Susceptibility to, 6
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• Cranial Neurological Surgery
• Cranial Osteopathy
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• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
• Endocarditis
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
• Memory Disorders
• Nasal Surgery
• Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
• Neurological Muscle Weakness
• No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Pneumonia
• Progressive Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy
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Procedures
• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias• Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Heart Defect Repair
• Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
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• Lobectomy, Open
• Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
• Lung Removal, Open
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Maze Procedure
• Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
• Open Thymectomy
• Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Thoracentesis
• Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
• Tracheal Surgery
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 41
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
Hanover, NH, United States
Hanover, NH, United States
Fellowship Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Year completed: 1989
Internship Hospital
Dallas, TX, USA
Year completed: 1983
Awards
Dr. Brewster 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
La Jolla Crdiovasclr/Thrcic Sgy, 9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 560, La Jolla, California (CA), 92037
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access Plus Savenet
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- 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
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Employer Group HMO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Heritage Signature
- Humana
- Individual and Family PPO
- LocalPlus
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Power Select HMO
- Premera Blue Cross
- Priority Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- 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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