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Dr. Ada Marin, MD

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

New York Medical College (1986)

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, tuberculosis (TB), headache, and more.

5030 Camino De La Siesta Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92108

(858) 514-3700

Dr. Ada Marin, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from New York Medical College in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Ada Marin, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and METRO FAMILY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

5030 Camino De La Siesta Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92108

Address:

7910 Frost Street Suite 410
San Diego, CA 92123

Some issues Dr. Ada Marin, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

doctor visit	491
lab tests	88
preventive care	188
vaccines	86

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	11
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	473
lab tests	21
preventive care	165
vaccines	146

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	542
preventive care	90
vaccines	93

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	26
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	44
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	624
lab tests	125
preventive care	257
vaccines	134

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	12
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	33
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	523
ear procedures	12
lab tests	100
preventive care	217
vaccines	119

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	14
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	31
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	516
lab tests	79
preventive care	172
vaccines	95

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	11
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

doctor visit	383
lab tests	73
preventive care	136
vaccines	65

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ada Marin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ada Marin, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ear procedures.

cytology	10
doctor visit	538
ear procedures	12
gynecologic pathology	10
lab tests	82
preventive care	183
vaccines	106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ada Marin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	125
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ada Marin, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ada Marin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ada Marin, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1986. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Family medicine Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1986)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family medicine Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ada Marin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

METRO FAMILY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ada Marin, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.05 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ada Marin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ada Marin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,151 SYMBICORT $1,222	FARXIGA $1,138	FASENRA $386	BYDUREON PEN $345	BREZTRI $217	Other $842
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$2,481 XARELTO $947	INVOKANA $944	INVOKAMET $281	meters $152	SPRAVATO $88	Other $68
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,000 Victoza $561	Tresiba $420	RYBELSUS $210	Ozempic $177	Saxenda $175	Other $457
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.	$1,624 NURTEC ODT $1,624
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,493 JARDIANCE $286	BASAGLAR $269	FORTEO $207	GLYXAMBI $174	TRULICITY $170	Other $387
Other	$14,272 Synthroid $784	TOUJEO $660	Repatha $585	Trintellix $476	Prolia $456	Other $11,311

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$24,368
Consulting Fee	$1,200
Education	$453

Biography

Dr. Ada Marin specializes in family medicine. On average, patients gave her a rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Marin studied medicine at New York Medical College.