Overview
Travis Pollema is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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. Travis L. Pollema
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Travis L. Pollema?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Travis L. Pollema by calling their office at 858-657-7777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Travis L. Pollema a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Travis L. Pollema is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Travis L. Pollema specialize in?
While Dr. Travis L. Pollema is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Travis L. Pollema participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Travis L. Pollema has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Travis L. Pollema's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Travis L. Pollema accept my insurance?
Dr. Travis L. Pollema accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7777 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 RegurgitationDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Heart BlockDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Block.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- EmbolectomyDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Pollema isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.