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Dr. Scott Letendre, MD

Dr. Scott Letendre, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Letendre, MD is an infectious disease internist in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

4168 Front St San Diego, CA 92103

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Letendre specializes in the area of Infectious Disease. 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

Since joining the UC San Diego faculty in 2000, Dr. Letendre has conducted patient-oriented research on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic central nervous system infections, primarily HIV and HCV. He is also an active investigator in the UC...read more
  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Infectious Disease
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Locations

Practice

UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy4168 Front St San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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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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