- Dr. Thomas A Shiftan, MD
Dr. Thomas A Shiftan, MD
Overview
Dr. Thomas A Shiftan, MD works in San Diego, California is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and graduated Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1972. Dr. Shiftan is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 51 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Oncology
Conditions
• Aphasia• Arterial Revascularization
• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Cervical Spine Reconstruction
• Chronic Pain Management
• Demyelinating Disorders
• Food Allergy - Fruit
• Food Allergy - Tree Nuts
• Functional Movement Screening
• Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
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• Hand Neuropathy
• Knee Pain
• Memory Disorders
• Metabolic Rate Testing
• Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumor
• Muscle Hypotonia
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
• Outpatient and inpatient dialysis supervision and management [More]
• Post-Dysenteric Arthropathy
• Salivary Gland Stones
• Shoulder Fractures
• Skin Lesion
• Stitches
• The provision of follow-up treatment for patients who have undergone kidney transplants
• The provision of nutritional information for patients with kidney disease
• Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
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Procedures
• Bone Marrow BiopsyBoard Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 51
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1972
Residency Hospital
Year completed: 1975
Fellowship Hospital
San Diego, CA, USA
Year completed: 1977
Awards
Dr. Shiftan 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
Oncology Associates San Diego, 3075 Health Center Drive Suite 102, San Diego, California (CA), 92123
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access Plus Savenet
- Aetna
- 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
- Covered California - Bronze PPO
- Employer Group HMO
- Enhanced Exclusive for Small Business HMO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Individual and Family PPO
- Local Access Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare HMO
- UnitedHealthCare
- WholeCare Network HMO
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Affiliated Hospitals
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...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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