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Dr. Suraj Achar, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Suraj Achar, MD
4.0 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Suraj Achar, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 57
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Suraj Achar, MD works in San Diego, CA as a Sports Medicine Specialist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Family Practice and graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993. At present, Dr. Achar has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Achar also speaks French. Dr. Achar practices at Practice in San Diego, CA and has additional offices in La Jolla, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Multi Speciality
    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92121
  2. 2 Office
    330 Lewis St Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

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Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Aug 11, 2018
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!
Richard K. in La Jolla, CA — Aug 11, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Sports Medicine
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Education

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  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1993
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  • Family Practice and Sports Medicine
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Dr. Suraj Achar, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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.

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 Family Practice and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Achar has been practicing as a Sports Medicine Specialist for 31 years.

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