Dr. Kristoffer Nissinen, MD
Dr. Kristoffer Nissinen, MD is a neurologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093Compare with other Neurologists
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About Me
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I think of diseases as the shroud of darkness and uncertainty that veils the future. Although the path ahead is riddled with unknowns, as a physician I am humbled the opportunity of being a partner in each patient and family member's journey, providing comfort, hope and support with the life transitions ahead.biography
Born in San Diego, California, Dr. Nissinen spent the first 20 years of his life in Finland, then moved back to the United States to pursue medicine. Kristoffer Nissinen graduated in Biological Sciences at UC Irvine in 2007 and obtained his medical...read moreNeurology
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Ucsd Alzheimer Disease Research Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2017University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2012University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2011University Of California, Irvine
Undergraduate School, 2007
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- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 10:00am
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
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Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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