Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Christopher J. Suhar

Cardiology
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
14
conditions
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Christopher Suhar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Suhar is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Suhar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Nuclear Cardiology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Patients Receiving Integrative Medicine Interventions Effectiveness Registry
Patients Receiving Integrative Medicine Interventions Effectiveness Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 10, 2019

3 Total Publications

REM Sleep-Associated Asystole.
REM Sleep-Associated Asystole.
Journal: JACC. Case reports
Published: October 03, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher J. Suhar

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Suhar by calling their office at 858-824-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher J. Suhar a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Suhar is classified as an Advanced expert for Arrhythmias, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher J. Suhar specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher J. Suhar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Christopher J. Suhar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Suhar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Suhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher J. Suhar accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher J. Suhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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