Alexander Meilan, DO

  • Internal Medicine
4.9 Learn more 138 Ratings
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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Treats adults
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Specialties

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Hospitalist

Biography

Internist Alexander Meilan, DO, provides comprehensive primary care services for adults. As a primary care physician, Dr. Meilan focuses on preventive care and treats a wide range of conditions, from acute to chronic ailments, including hypertension, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. He has expertise in the benefits of aspirin and blood thinners as a treatment for various conditions. 


Dr. Meilan is dedicated to working with his patients to optimize their health as efficiently as possible. He provides recommendations and treatments in a logical, step-by-step fashion, beginning with the least disruptive and invasive, and reserving the most extreme as a final step if needed. Dr. Meilan partners with his patients and aligns goals with them through education, mutual understanding and joint decision-making. 


Outside of work, Dr. Meilan enjoys being active outside, including running, playing soccer and tossing a frisbee around. He gets deep fulfillment from cooking and traveling, and unwinds with his spouse by watching favorite television programs.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

Medical Education

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 2016

Residencies

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Internal Medicine, 2019

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