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Karl Limmer, MD, Thoracic Surgery, San Diego, CA, Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Thoracic Surgery San Diego, CA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Sharp Memorial Cardiovascular Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Karl Limmer is a thoracic surgeon in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, adult cardiac surgery, and lung transplant surgery.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2011 - 2013
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2011
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Surgeon recruited for Heart Transplant Program
    Surgeon recruited for Heart Transplant ProgramApril 5th, 2022

Hospital Affiliations