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Who is Dr. Sakoulas, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. George Sakoulas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sakoulas completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sakoulas is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sakoulas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sakoulas’s office.
Where did Dr. Sakoulas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases | Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Sakoulas board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Sakoulas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sakoulas speak?
Dr. Sakoulas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sakoulas typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sakoulas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sakoulas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sakoulas typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Sakoulas may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Sakoulas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sakoulas accept my insurance?
Dr. Sakoulas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sakoulas accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sakoulas in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sakoulas' office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. George Sakoulas an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Sakoulas has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Sakoulas, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Sakoulas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sakoulas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184647893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sakoulas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sakoulas
What is Dr. George Sakoulas's specialty?
Dr. Sakoulas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. George Sakoulas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sakoulas is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Sakoulas accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Sakoulas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Sakoulas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sakoulas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Sakoulas?
Please contact Dr. Sakoulas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Sakoulas have?
Dr. George Sakoulas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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