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About Jarrett E. Santorelli, MD

Jarrett E. Santorelli, MD, is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He cares for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries, such as motor vehicle collisions, falls or severe burn injuries. He also provides surgical critical care to patients with acute surgical needs, such as the emergency removal of the appendix or gallbladder, or those coping with surgical complications as well as elective surgical procedures such as hernia repair.

An academic surgeon, Dr. Santorelli's research is focused on clinical outcomes in trauma, burn and general surgery patients. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery and assistant program director of the surgical critical care fellowship and the acute care surgery fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he trains medical students, residents, and fellows.

Dr. Santorelli is certified as an instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Trauma Operative Management, Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma, and Advanced Burn Life Support.

Dr. Santorelli is a member of numerous surgical societies including the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the American College of Surgeons, the American Burn Association, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

He completed his fellowship training in trauma, surgical critical care, acute care surgery, and burn surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Santorelli completed his residency in general surgery from the University at Buffalo in New York. He earned his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.

Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, triathlons, and spending time with family.

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For more information, see Surgical Services.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Medical Degree

  • St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies

Residency

  • SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY

Fellowship

  • UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Gender

  • Male

Date Joined Staff

  • 2020-08-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care

Conditions and Treatments

  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Burn Injuries
  • Burn Surgery
  • Elective and Emergency General Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Injuries from Falls
  • Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Traumatic Injuries
  • Trauma Surgery
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted