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Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Care Center)5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111 map
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Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Care Center)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Heather M. Patton is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Patton has one office in California where she specializes in Hepatology and Transplant Surgery.
Dr. Patton works with sixty doctors including Dr. Scott Wenger and Dr. Brett Partridge.
Specialties
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Hepatology
As a hepatologist in San Diego, Dr. Patton is trained to treat patients suffering from diseases and conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and related structures. Dr. Patton may treat a range of diseases, including pancreatitis, cirrhosis, hepatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and some types of cancer. Hepatologists may focus on preventive care, helping patients make better lifestyle choices to reduce the likelihood of contracting a liver condition.
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Transplant Surgery
Transplant surgeons perform highly complex surgeries to transplant organs from a donor's body into that of the receiving patient. Surgeries are typically to replace a damaged or malfunctioning organ, such as the liver, kidneys and heart, among others. Dr. Patton may specialize in performing a certain type of transplant surgery.
Special Interests
- Transplant Hepatology
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Hepatology News
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Opioid Crisis, Suicides Driving Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy: CDCDennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Teenage Obesity May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk Years LaterSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Over 2 Million Americans Have Hepatitis C; Opioids Help Drive SpreadAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM