Dr. Christopher Straka, MD
Dr. Christopher Straka, MD is a radiation oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.
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3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093Make an Appointment
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Dr. Straka is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla La Jolla, a highly rated hospital.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Straka to family and friends is 5 out of 5
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Cancer care is a partnership between the physician and the patient. I want all of my patients to be fully informed consumers, and I hope to empower them to deal with the gravity of their diagnosis and treatment and perhaps emerge with new insights and a greater sense of wholeness on the other side.biography
Dr. Straka graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2015. He completed his radiation oncology residency at University of California San Diego (UCSD), where he served as the chief resident and is currently an assistant...read moreRadiation Oncology
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University Of San Diego California
Residency Hospital, 2019Colorado Health Foundation
Internship Hospital, 2016University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical School, 2015
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- Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsAmerica'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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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