Gert D. Pretorius
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Gert D. Pretorius

Family Medicine
Regents Of The University Of California
9350 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
8
conditions
Regents Of The University Of California
9350 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Pretorius is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory University Hospital
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
THE EMORY CLINIC INC
1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322

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.

7 Total Publications

Mitral Valve Homograft Used in Partial Heart Auto-Transplant Approach for Recurrent Endocarditis.
Mitral Valve Homograft Used in Partial Heart Auto-Transplant Approach for Recurrent Endocarditis.
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery
Published: February 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gert D. Pretorius

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gert D. Pretorius?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gert D. Pretorius by calling their office at 404-778-7525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gert D. Pretorius a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gert D. Pretorius is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pulmonary Hypertension, 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. Gert D. Pretorius specialize in?

While Dr. Gert D. Pretorius is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Gert D. Pretorius participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gert D. Pretorius has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Gert D. Pretorius's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gert D. Pretorius accept my insurance?

Dr. Gert D. Pretorius accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-778-7525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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