When a caregiver becomes a patient
After a frightening morning, one Sharp caregiver discovers a hidden heart condition — and learns the importance of listening to your body.
Paulo Guillinta, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Paulo Guillinta, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista Cardiology
480 H Street
Floor 3
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Get directions858-939-6561
Fax: 858-874-2379Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Cardiology
2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123-2762
Get directions858-939-6561
Fax: 858-874-2487
Care schedule
Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Cardiology
2929 Health Center Drive
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About Paulo Guillinta, MD
My principal role as a treating physician is to provide the patient with accurate information about their diagnosis and treatment options. Once the patient is well-informed, we can work together to accomplish a desired goal. I enjoy helping others feel well so that they can live healthy, productive lives with great quality. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and tireless two boys. I love music, traveling to exotic destinations and playing soccer.
Age: 52
In practice since: 2006
Gender: Male
Name pronunciation: Gee-gin-ta; Soft G
Languages: Spanish
Education
University of California, San Diego: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Internship
University of California, San Diego: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Fellowship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Cardiac calcium scoring
- Cardiac cath - angiogram
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Cardiopulmonary support (CPS)
- Chemical stress test
- Cholesterol management
- Clinical research
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Exercise stress test
- Holter monitoring
- Hypertension
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Nuclear medicine studies
- Peripheral ultrafiltration
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Treadmill in office
- Ultrasound in office
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NPI
1881661536
Ratings and reviews
4.9
196 ratings
Patient ratings
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
June 22, 2026
5.0
Dr. Guillinta is such a kind soul and very compassionate and understanding. He explains his plan of care and while he encourages his patients to eat well, stay active and take care of ourselves, he also recognizes the challenges to always do the right thing. And shares not to beat ourselves up, explaining we should focus on doing things in moderation to allow us the occasional misstep.
Verified Patient
June 20, 2026
5.0
He is a fantastic cardiologist. Thorough and responsive. Best he can be.
Verified Patient
June 19, 2026
5.0
Dr. Grilling (heart doctor) is a very great doctor. The more I see him, the more Im very happy him and his kindness! AWESOME DOCTOR
Verified Patient
June 15, 2026
5.0
I recommend Sharp's to anyone in conversations about health care. They are very professional in what they do.
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