Dr. Karl Sun, MD
Dr. Karl Sun, MD is a cardiologist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 112 San Diego, CA 92120Compare with other Cardiologists
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About Me
care philosophy
My goal is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care by promoting a culture of caring and empathy; educating my patients utilizing evidence-based practice. Secondary Specialties: Nuclear Cardiology; Internal MedicineCardiology
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Residency Hospital, 1999University Of Texas San Antonio
Residency Hospital, 1999The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Internship Hospital, 1997Ucla Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Hospital, Zurich
Fellowship Hospital, 1991University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1989Zurich University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1989Kantonsspital Baden
Residency Hospital, 1987Kantonsspital Aarau
Internship Hospital, 1983University Of Zurich / Medical Faculty
Medical School, 1982
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Simultaneous measurement of myocardial oxygen consumption and blood flow using [1-carbon-11]acetate., 1998 Feb
Compartment model for measuring myocardial oxygen consumption using [1-11C]acetate., 1997 Mar
Effects of exposure to altitude on men with coronary artery disease and impaired left ventricular function., 1998 Feb
Effects of dobutamine stimulation on myocardial blood flow, glucose metabolism, and wall motion in normal and dysfunctional myocardium., 1996 Dec
Dr. Sun is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
Society of Nuclear Medicine-Young Investigators Award, 1993
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hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 6
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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