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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

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To learn more, call 1-866-USE-NO-BLOOD (1-866-873-6625) or send us a secure e-mail.

Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Center

Comprehensive, Transfusion-Free Health Care

Sharp HealthCare is committed to meeting the special and personal needs of all patients. The Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Center at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is open to patients who, for religious or personal reasons, wish to avoid the use of blood transfusions during surgery.

What Sets Our Center Apart?

  • Comprehensive center is the only one of its kind in San Diego County
  • Our medical director, Hugo Barrera, MD, performs more than 90 percent of all surgeries without using donated blood
  • Our surgeons have successfully performed open-heart surgery, joint replacement surgery and other complex surgical procedures without the use of donor blood
  • Our team includes specially trained nurses, social workers and pastoral counselors who take pride in patient confidence and trust
  • Patients receive assistance and support before and after surgery from the bloodless center manager, who is bilingual and has more than 15 years of experience working with patients requesting bloodless medical services

For More Information
To contact the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Center at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, please call 619-502-4037 or toll-free at 1-866-USE-NO-BLOOD (1-866-873-6625), or send us a secure e-mail.

Last updated: November 18, 2008