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Dr. Scott Thomson, MD

Dr. Scott Thomson, MD

Nephrology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Thomson, MD is a nephrologist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1983. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

3350 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92161

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(858) 552-7528

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thomson is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Thomson specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomson is the Chief of Nephrology at VASDHS and is responsible for the hospital nephrology service at UC San Diego Thornton Hospital for 5 to 6 months out of the year. He conducts laboratory research in kidney physiology and disease with funding...read more

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center3350 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92161
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Practice

University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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