Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Paul S. Teirstein

Interventional Cardiology
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
13
conditions
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Paul Teirstein is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Teirstein is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Teirstein is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Providence St Mary Medical Center

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • 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

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.

6 Clinical Trials

Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (SURTAVI)
Surgical Replacement and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (SURTAVI)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement System In Patients at Low Risk for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement System In Patients at Low Risk for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) With Medtronic TAVR System in Patients With Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis and at Low Predicted Risk of Mortality With Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) With Medtronic TAVR System in Patients With Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis and at Low Predicted Risk of Mortality With Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System US IDE Trial
Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System US IDE Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Intracoronary Brachytherapy for Recurrent Restenosis After Multiple Drug-Eluting Stents. Short Title: Scripps V
Intracoronary Brachytherapy for Recurrent Restenosis After Multiple Drug-Eluting Stents. Short Title: Scripps V
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 22, 2020
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 4
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39 Total Publications

10-Year Outcomes of SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or Surgery in Intermediate-Risk Patients.
10-Year Outcomes of SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or Surgery in Intermediate-Risk Patients.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Published: January 02, 2026
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Is Dr. Paul S. Teirstein a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul S. Teirstein is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Paul S. Teirstein specialize in?

While Dr. Paul S. Teirstein is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Paul S. Teirstein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paul S. Teirstein has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Paul S. Teirstein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paul S. Teirstein accept my insurance?

Dr. Paul S. Teirstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. 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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