Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD
Interventional Cardiology*•Male•Age 69
Interventional Cardiology*
Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD is an interventional cardiologist in La Jolla, CA. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology.
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Teirstein specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Paul Teirstein, MD, is the chief of cardiology and director of interventional cardiology for Scripps Clinic and director of the Scripps Prebys Cardiovascular Institute for Scripps Health. He received training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine,...read morebiography
Paul Teirstein, MD, is the chief of cardiology and director of interventional cardiology for Scripps Clinic and director of the Scripps Prebys Cardiovascular Institute for Scripps Health. He received training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine,...read moreInterventional Cardiology
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Mid Am Heart Inst
Fellowship HospitalNational Institutes Of Health Clinical Center
Fellowship HospitalStanford University
Fellowship HospitalBrigham And Womens Hospital
Residency HospitalBrigham And Womens Hospital
Internship HospitalIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsCardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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