Dr. Suraj Achar, MD
Dr. Suraj Achar, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Suraj Achar, MD works in San Diego, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Insurance Accepted
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Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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AWH Southern California Elect ChoiceAWH Southern California Managed Choice POSChoice Plus POS IIDeductible Plan CA Members Only HMOElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthSavings Plus of CA EPO
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California Care Large Group HMOCalifornia Care Small Group HMOPathway EPOPrudent Buyer Individual CA PPOPrudent Buyer Large Group CA PPOPrudent Buyer Small Group CA PPOSelect CA HMO
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Blue Card PPO
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Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOPriority Select HMO
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Access Plus HMOAccess Plus Savenet HMOBronze 60 SHOP PPOBronze Full 4500 PPOLocal Access Plus HMOPlatinum 90 PPOPlatinum Access+ 25 HMOPlatinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMOSilver 70 PPOTrio ACO HMO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access PlusSouthern CA Select HMO
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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CA Employer Group Plans HMOCA Healthnet PPOCA SmartCare HMOCA WholeCare Network HMOExcelCare Small / Large Group HMOSalud y Mas Small / Large Group HMOSmartCare Network Large Group HMOSmartCare Network Small Group HMO
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Choice Care PPOChoice POSNational POS
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Choice
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Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPONorthern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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Performance PPOValue HMO
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Choice Plus POSMedica ChoiceNexus Open AccessOptions PPOSignatureValue - CA HMO
Locations
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Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Multi Speciality9333 Genesee Ave Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92121
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Office330 Lewis St Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92103
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UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr Suraj Achar has been my Family Medicine and Sports Medicine physician for more than 10 years...and has helped, cured and advised me more than I could ever expect. He has been named "Physician of the Year" on numerous occasions...and for good reason. He is an invaluable asset to UCSD, his patients, his peers, the medical community and future physicians learning from him. Dr Achar is "As good as it gets!" And Thank you, Dr Achar!
About Me
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Education
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State University of New York at Buffalo
1993
Board Certifications
- Family Practice and Sports Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Suraj Achar, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Achar accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Achar's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Achar accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Achar accepts here.
Dr. Achar's office is located at 9333 Genesee Ave Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92121.
Yes, Dr. Achar speaks French. See Dr. Achar's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Achar has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.
Dr. Achar is board certified in
Dr. Achar has been practicing as a Sports Medicine Specialist for 31 years.
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