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Dr. Douglas Mellinger

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Surgeon La Jolla, CA Scripps Health

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

17 years at Scripps Health

Gender

Male

Connections

360

Position in HealthTal Database

22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Douglas Mellinger is one of them.
2,115 Surgeons are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
1,561 contacts at Scripps Health are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical Surgeon compensation in CA: $448,000 – $944,000 (median $655,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of Surgeons in CA: Kaiser Permanente (169), Sutter Health (26), Us Navy (25).
5% of Surgeons in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
75% of Surgeons in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.

Education

University If Massachusetts Berkshire Medical Center

2003

Uc San Diego

2008

University If Massachusetts

2003

University Of California

University Of California San Diego - School Of Medicine

2005

University Of Massachusetts Medical School

2003

University Of Minnesota

1993

Uc San Diego

2005

University Of New England

1997

Saint John's University

Bachelors

1991

Skills

Hospitals Healthcare Surgery Clinical Research Cardiac Surgery Medicine Healthcare Management Critical Care Icu Medical Education Cardiothoracic Surgery Electronic Medical Record Healthcare Information Technology Medical Devices Board Certified Healthcare Consulting Open Heart Surgery Medical Device R&D

About Scripps Health

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

scripps.org

Office Location

6th Floor 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

Professional Overview

Dr. Douglas Mellinger is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, currently affiliated with Scripps Health, based in La Jolla, CA. As a surgeon, Dr. Mellinger contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in La Jolla, CA. They have been with Scripps Health for 17 years. Dr. Mellinger holds academic credentials, including Bachelors, from University If Massachusetts Berkshire Medical Center and Uc San Diego. Core competencies include Hospitals, Healthcare, Surgery, Clinical Research, Cardiac Surgery. Scripps Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The La Jolla, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Douglas Mellinger located?

Dr. Douglas Mellinger is based in La Jolla, CA. They are currently affiliated with Scripps Health.

What is Dr. Douglas Mellinger's specialty?

Dr. Douglas Mellinger specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Douglas Mellinger currently work?

Dr. Douglas Mellinger currently works at Scripps Health. They have been there for 17 years.

What is Dr. Douglas Mellinger's educational background?

Dr. Douglas Mellinger attended University If Massachusetts Berkshire Medical Center and Uc San Diego.

How do I contact Dr. Douglas Mellinger for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Surgeon?

Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Surgeon in CA?

Surgeons in CA typically earn $448,000 to $944,000 annually, with a median of $655,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.