- Hematologists
- CA
- La Jolla, CA
- Dr. Peter Curtin, MD
Dr. Peter Curtin, MD
Hematology•Male•Age 69
Hematology
Dr. Peter Curtin, MD is a Hematology Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Curtin has extensive experience in Skeletal System Neoplasms, Blood Cancers, and Lymphatic System Disorders. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1979. He is affiliated with UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
University Of California San Diego Health
3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Peter Curtin, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Curtin specializes in Skeletal System Neoplasms, Blood Cancers, and Lymphatic System Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Peter Curtin, MD treat?
Dr. Curtin frequently treats the following conditions: Osteosarcoma, Myeloma, and Pancytopenia. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Peter Curtin, MD's office address?
Dr. Curtin's office is located at 3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Peter Curtin, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Curtin provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Peter Curtin, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Peter Curtin, MD is affiliated with UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest.
Is Dr. Peter Curtin, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Peter Curtin, MD holds board certifications in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology.
How much experience does Dr. Peter Curtin, MD have?
Dr. Curtin has over 43 years of healthcare experience.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Curtin
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Curtin treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Curtin treats other conditions, please contact the office at (858) 822-6100.
Skeletal System Neoplasms
Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers in the bone, both primary, such as sarcoma, and those that have spread from other parts of the body.Compare with other Skeletal System Neoplasms specialists.
Dr. Curtin is experienced in the area of Skeletal System Neoplasms. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Blood Cancers
Blood cancer specialists diagnose and treat cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma that affect the blood cells, bone marrow, or lymphatic system.Compare with other Blood Cancers specialists.
Dr. Curtin is experienced in the area of Blood Cancers. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Lymphatic System Disorders
Lymphatic disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the lymphatic system, including lymphedema, lymphadenitis, and lymphangitis.Compare with other Lymphatic System Disorders specialists.
Dr. Curtin is experienced in the area of Lymphatic System Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Curtin's conditions and procedures:
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anemia
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Breast Cancer
- Burkitt's Lymphoma
- Cancer Screening
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Chordoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Erythropoietin Test
- Graft vs Host Disease
- Hemophilia
- Hodgkin's Disease
- HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
- Hypercoagulable State
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukocytosis
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphocytosis
- Lymphoma, Large Cell, Anaplastic
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Lymphosarcoma
- Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
- Male Breast Cancer
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma
- Meningiomas
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Nodular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancytopenia
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Peritoneal Cancer
- Plasmapheresis
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Purpura
- Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
- Reticulosarcoma
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Screenings
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Thalassemia
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombocytosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- von Willebrand Disease
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Dr. Curtin accepts
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Dr. Curtin accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Locations
University Of California San Diego Health
City of Hope
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.81% Patients that would definitely recommend, 11% higher than the national average
29 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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