
Dr. Ithaar Derweesh MD
Urologist
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Ithaar Derweesh is a urologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Derweesh specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Other Degree
Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH Other Degree
The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Medical Degree
Urologic Oncologist Medical Degree
Professor of Urology and Radiology Medical Degree
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Dr. Ithaar Derweesh MD's Practice location
Practice At 3855 Health Sciences Drive Mail Code 0987
3855 Health Sciences Drive Mail Code 0987 -La Jolla, CA 92093Get Direction
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103Get Direction
UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Jacobs Medical Center - Surgery
9300 Campus Point Drive -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
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