Overview
Peter Tsai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
9300 Campus Point Dr, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter I. Tsai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter I. Tsai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter I. Tsai by calling their office at 619-543-7777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter I. Tsai a top-rated expert for Mediastinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter I. Tsai is classified as an Experienced expert for Mediastinitis, 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. Peter I. Tsai specialize in?
While Dr. Peter I. Tsai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter I. Tsai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter I. Tsai has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mediastinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter I. Tsai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter I. Tsai accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter I. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AlohaCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-7777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Collapsed LungDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- MediastinitisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- NecrosisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)