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Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA

Accepting New Patients

(177 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1999)

Professional interests include: plastic surgery procedures, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and more.

12395 El Camino Real Suite 112
San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 554-9930

Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA is a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

Scripps Green Hospital

12395 El Camino Real Suite 112
San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 554-9930

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Scripps Green Hospital

15004 Innovation Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 605-7972

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Last February, the melanoma was removed in surgery by Rancho Santa Fe resident Dr. Hugh Greenway, of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, followed by plastic surgery performed by Salvatore Pacella of...”—"Following melanoma treatment, Solana Beach resident warns of risks for Skin Cancer Awareness Month", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2023

“"Unlike the other medical charities that are out there which go out of country to provide care for kids, Fresh Start is one of the only ones that actually bring patients to the U.S.," said Dr....”—"San Diego Charity Partners with Rady Children's Hospital to Host 'Surgery Weekend' for Ailing Youngsters", Times of San Diego, September 2021

“"Healthy skin contains essential proteins and fats that need to be replenished with our diets," said Dr. Salvatore J. Pacella, division head of plastic and reconstructive surgery for Scripps Clinic...”—"Try these "super" foods and be comfortable in your own skin", The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

reconstructive plastic surgery

tissue transfer

wound repair

In 2012, Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA performed more reconstructive plastic surgery, tissue transfer, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
plastic surgery procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	27
tissue transfer	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
plastic surgery procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	49
tissue transfer	49
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	111

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
plastic surgery procedures	56
reconstructive surgery	56
tissue transfer	56
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	356
plastic surgery procedures	131
reconstructive surgery	131
tissue transfer	131
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
plastic surgery procedures	123
reconstructive surgery	123
tissue transfer	123
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	29
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250
plastic surgery procedures	137
reconstructive surgery	137
tissue transfer	137
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
plastic surgery procedures	104
reconstructive surgery	104
tissue transfer	104
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295
plastic surgery procedures	115
reconstructive surgery	115
tissue transfer	115
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	28
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	235
plastic surgery procedures	76
reconstructive surgery	76
tissue transfer	76
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	147
Male	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	187
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1999. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1999)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 177 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

4.7

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
TELA Bio, Inc.	$226,067 Ovitex $120,445	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $105,622
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$163,408 Reconstruction $56,031	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $43,975	MemoryShape Breast Implants $14,708	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $13,486	MENTOR CPX Family of Breast Tissue Expanders $10,801	Other $24,407
Kerecis Limited	$94,227 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $66,654	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $27,573
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$35,789 MemoryShape Breast Implants $13,570	MemoryGel Breast Implants $14	$22,205
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$33,572 STRATTICE $20,766	AlloDerm $12,653	Revolve $154
Other	$9,002 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $1,847	SURGICAL $1,117	HEMOBLAST Bellows $1,000	PREVENA $475	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $449	Other $4,114

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$399,241
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$54,545
Travel and Lodging	$49,801
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$30,480
Food and Beverage	$15,515
Other	$12,482

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA.

TELA Bio, Inc.

2018

$250,000.00

Physician Covered Recipient

Series B Preferred Stock

Biography

Dr. Salvatore Pacella's area of specialization is plastic surgery. His clinical interests encompass facial plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and reconstructive surgery. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic, and Scripps Green Hospital. After completing medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dr. Pacella performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Dr. Pacella's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Scripps Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore John Pacella III, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

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