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Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD
Rheumatology* Age 59
Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

Rheumatology* Age 59
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA.

About Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

Dr. Kookootsedes graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Kookootsedes currently practices at Michael I Keller M.D. Inc and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District. Dr. Kookootsedes has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Malaise and Fatigue, Systemic Vasculitis, Arthritis, Low Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Weakness, Behçet's Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteopenia, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kookootsedes's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kookootsedes is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Systemic Vasculitis
Arthritis
Low Back Pain
Fibromyalgia
Muscle Weakness
Behçet's Disease
Psoriatic Arthritis
Osteopenia
Vasculitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Gout
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Lupus
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Bursitis
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Spondylitis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Trigger Finger
Raynaud's Disease
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dry Eyes
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Steroid Injection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chondrocalcinosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Limb Swelling
Muscle Cramping
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Inclusion Body Myositis
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Long COVID Disorder
Lyme Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteomalacia
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Pustular Psoriasis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Value HMO
    Premier HMO
    Performance PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Aetna
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Basic HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Premium
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Choice
  • Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Michael I Keller M.D. Inc
    3633 Camino del Rio S Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92108
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Kelly Portnoff M.D. Inc.
    25411 Cabot Rd Ste 109, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  3. 3 Orthopaedic Surgery South Bay
    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste M100, Torrance, CA 90505
  4. 4 Imperial Vascular Wound Care Specialists
    441 W State St, El Centro, CA 92243
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Dec 24, 2024
Dr Kootkootsedes returns call always end of day and staying with you until all questions answered
B Fox — Dec 24, 2024
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Meet Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kookootsedes's profile.

Dr. Kookootsedes frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Malaise and Fatigue, Systemic Vasculitis, Arthritis, Low Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Weakness, Behçet's Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteopenia, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District.

Yes, Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Gayle Kookootsedes, MD Practices

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

    207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA

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