As a thoracic surgeon in California, Dr. Douglas Mellinger is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Douglas N. Mellinger is accepting new patients at this office.
(760) 945-4659
9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Dr. Douglas Mellinger graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Mellinger has one office in California where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Mellinger works with six hundred and twenty-two doctors including Dr. Norbert Kased and Dr. David Barnette.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Mellinger may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Heart and cardiovascular ailments, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a large percentage of our society. Dr. Douglas Mellinger is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in La Jolla, CA. He may conduct operations such as surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Mellinger performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Mellinger may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Mellinger may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Mellinger, but only those who participate in Medicare.