Racing toward good health
In 2021, Rosa Garrett, an employee at Sharp, learned she had colon cancer. Thirteen months later, she discovered she had breast cancer.
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Frost Street North
8010 Frost St.
Suite 224
San Diego, CA 92123-2778
Get directions858-939-8350
Fax: 858-939-83992020 Genesee Ave.
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123-4219
Get directions858-616-8200
Fax: 858-939-8399
Care schedule
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8010 Frost St.
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2020 Genesee Ave.
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About Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD
I am proud to be affiliated with the Breast Health Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized, comprehensive breast health program that focuses on prevention, education, early detection and advanced treatment.
Age: 56
In practice since: 2005
Gender: Male
Name pronunciation: Krish-na-more-thee
Languages: English, French, Tamil
Education
McGill University: Medical School
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center: Residency
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center: Internship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Biopsy
- Breast cancer
- Breast disease
- Cancer surgery
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia repair
- Hernia repair - robotic assisted
- Laparoscopic colectomy
- Laparoscopic intra-abdominal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Pilonidal cyst
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery - gallbladder
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1821199001
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Insurance plans accepted
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
251 ratings
Patient ratings
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
November 23, 2025
5.0
Excellent doctor and he went above and beyond to explain everything to me.
Verified Patient
November 21, 2025
5.0
Excelent Dr. He's care and take priority to listen to all my conerns on my issues from beginning of my first visit. He also takes time to explain to me toward on my biopsy's results and gives all advice's what next after my surgery is over.
Verified Patient
November 19, 2025
5.0
I have a high regard for his care. He went above and beyond to care for me.
Verified Patient
November 12, 2025
5.0
I was so happy to have Dr. Krishnamoorthy see me as my surgeon! He immediately made me and my husband feel listened to and supported. I walked out of my appointment feeling so reassured that I was in great hands.
Reviews are collected through nationally recognized Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Learn more about ratings and reviews.
Special recognitions
Over 50 recognitions
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 50 recognitions
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
Mohan Krishnamoorthy, MD, has been featured as a medical expert in Sharp Health News.
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