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Dr. Joseph Witztum, MD

Dr. Joseph Witztum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Witztum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1969. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Practice

9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093

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(858) 534-4347

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Witztum specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. • 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

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Dr. Joseph Witztum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1969. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office9500 Gilman 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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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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