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
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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
231 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
December 22, 2025
5.0
Dr. K is the best.
Verified Patient
December 21, 2025
5.0
Dr. Krishnamoorthy was extremely compassionate and thorough, going the extra mile to ensure all questions about my treatment and care were answered, and appropriate consults and referrals were made. I highly recommend Dr. Krishnamoorthy!
Verified Patient
December 17, 2025
5.0
Caring,knowledgeable and clearly explained things and involved me and my daughter in the plan of care.
Verified Patient
December 17, 2025
5.0
Very attentive and thorough explanations
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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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